Flight time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles
If you are actually flying from Detroit, MI, United States to Los Angeles, United States or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles is 4 hours 47 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from DTW to LAX is 4 hours 47 minutes (Operated by Delta Air Lines)
The nearest airport to Detroit, MI, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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Distance from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles is approximately 3180 kilometers.
Flights from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Detroit, MI arrive at Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles is served by 1 international airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
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Air France DTW ➝ LAX |
4 hrs 47 mins |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines DTW ➝ LAX |
4 hrs 49 mins |
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Delta Air Lines DTW ➝ LAX |
4 hrs 49 mins |
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Delta Air Lines DTW ➝ LAX |
4 hrs 49 mins |
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Delta Air Lines DTW ➝ LAX |
4 hrs 47 mins |
Flight time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles via Salt Lake City, UT • DTW to LAX via SLC
Flight duration from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport, United States on Delta Air Lines flight is 6 hours 54 minutes
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DTW to SLC 4 hrs |
SLC Waiting Time 50 mins |
SLC to LAX 2 hrs 4 mins |
Total Duration: 6 hrs 54 mins |
Flight time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles via Denver • DTW to LAX via DEN
Flight duration from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver International Airport, United States on United Airlines flight is 6 hours 57 minutes
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DTW to DEN 3 hrs 17 mins |
DEN Waiting Time 1 hr 5 mins |
DEN to LAX 2 hrs 35 mins |
Total Duration: 6 hrs 57 mins |
How long does it take to fly from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles?
Non-stop flight time from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles is around 5 hours .
Direct flights from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles with stop-over takes between 6 hours to 8 hours based on stopover city.
This is the average non-stop flight time from any of the 3 airports in Detroit, MI to Los Angeles.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Detroit, MI - Los Angeles flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles is between 6 hours to 8 hours based on airline you choose.
Flight time from Detroit, MI, United States to airports near Los Angeles, United States
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, MI to airports nearest to Los Angeles is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW - ONT | Ontario, Ontario International Airport | 7 hrs 54 mins | 1 Stop |
| DTW - SAN | San Diego, San Diego International Airport | 4 hrs 41 mins | Non-Stop |
| DTW - SNA | Santa Ana, CA, John Wayne Airport | 4 hrs 50 mins | Non-Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Detroit, MI and Los Angeles
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
Detroit, MI time is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Current time in Detroit, MI, United States : Fri, 29 May, 2026, |
11:33 PM | |
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Current time in Los Angeles, United States :, Fri, 29 May, 2026, |
08:33 PM |
DTW to LAX Flight - Detroit, MI Airport to Los Angeles Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Detroit, MI Airport & Los Angeles Airport is given below. Click the map to view Detroit, MI to Los Angeles flight path and travel direction.
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