Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) taking off from either of these.
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with 44 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from LAX to DTW is the 12:59am Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 11:55pm with Delta Air Lines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from LAX to DTW.
With a reliable 92.48% of services arriving as scheduled, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to DTW flight:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DTW if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Detroit. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Rs18,312 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Return flights start from Rs46,239. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to DTW, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). August is when most people travel to Detroit. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Lock in a Los Angeles to DTW flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Detroit
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Detroit right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
Motown Museum and The Majestic Theatre are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Detroit must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit, Cleveland is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
