Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles DTW → LAX

Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 34m and covers 1,975 miles (3,178 km). Arrivals run on time 77.9% at DTW and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 4 June 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 73 flights per week (~10 per day) · Updated 86d ago

Delta Air Lines
69 flights per week (~10 per day)
Tue
01:00 10:00 19:45 21:55
Daily
08:45 12:23 12:46 14:09 16:10 16:16 18:50 20:25 20:50
Tue, Wed
18:39
Spirit Airlines
4 flights per week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
18:30

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Yes, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles takes ~4h 34m (approximately 3178 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Nonstop flights from Detroit to Los Angeles operate multiple daily — 73 flights per week (~10 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Arrivals run on time 77.9% at DTW and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles operate every day of the week. Delta Air Lines flies daily and Spirit Airlines flies Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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