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Track Los Angeles to Detroit Flights

Get SMS alerts for LAX-DTW flights. Delta's cross-country hub connector.

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Outbound

4 hours 15 minutes

Return

4 hours 50 minutes

Daily Flights

4+

Airlines

2

Timezone note

Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern vs Pacific Time).

About this route

Los Angeles to Detroit flights

Los Angeles to Detroit connects two Delta hubs on opposite ends of the country. Delta operates the primary service on this route, often deploying widebody aircraft to accommodate both point-to-point demand and the large volume of connecting passengers at both hubs.

The 3-hour timezone difference and nearly 5-hour flight time mean eastbound travelers lose most of a day. DTW's weather can be harsh in winter with lake-effect snow and low visibility. Landing alerts help families and business contacts know exactly when the plane touches down at DTW's efficient McNamara Terminal.

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How it works

Track Los Angeles to Detroit.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for Los Angeles to Detroit.

2

Add your phone number

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3

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We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Detroit.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How long is the LAX to DTW flight?

About 4 hours 15 minutes eastbound and 4 hours 50 minutes westbound.

Which airlines fly LA to Detroit?

Delta provides the most flights as a hub-to-hub route. Spirit also serves this corridor.

What's the time difference?

Detroit is 3 hours ahead of LA (Eastern vs Pacific Time).

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Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Los Angeles to Detroit flight touches down.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.