Flying from Lansing Airport (LAN) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Lansing.
Each week, there are 20 Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 05:15 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:39 with Delta Air Lines.
Leave enough time to catch your LAN to DTW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Delta offers direct flights from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Delta tops the list for bookings on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers LAN to DTW flights, with 67.75% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LAN and DTW include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lansing Airport (LAN) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, 171 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 223 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LAN to DTW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LAN to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Lansing Airport (LAN)
LAN is located at 4100 Capital City Blvd..
Of all flights leaving Lansing Airport, 69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lansing Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Lansing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAN:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Grab a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Detroit. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Lansing Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAN to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
