Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Every week, there are 64 Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 05:30 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:56 with Delta Air Lines.
To ensure you catch your LAX to DTW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Spirit Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for LAX to DTW flights, with 92.48% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and DTW:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is 64 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 128 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to DTW.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to DTW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Detroit in February.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to DTW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are key highlights.
