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Flights from Detroit to Lafayette
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 47m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 47m
Detroit to Lafayette at a glance
Fastest journey5h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Lafayette
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Chicago (ORD) LAF
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat18:00 DTT18:14 ORD4h 01m connection22:15 ORD23:47 LAFUnited Airlines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 388 km241 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneLafayette vs Detroit
- Currency in Lafayette
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → LAF
Flights from Detroit to Lafayette: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 388 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Lafayette?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Lafayette: Purdue University Airport (LAF).
