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Flights from Lafayette to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Lafayette to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 46m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 46m
Lafayette to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey3h 46mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Lafayette to Detroit
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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LAF Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Sat06:00 LAF05:43 ORD2h 02m connection07:45 ORD09:46 DTTSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
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
- 3h 46mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDetroit vs Lafayette
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- LAF → DTW
Flights from Lafayette to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lafayette to Detroit?
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 Lafayette to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 388 km.
Where do you change planes between Lafayette and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lafayette and Detroit?
Lafayette: Purdue University Airport (LAF). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).





