Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL): Avelo Airlines. The two airports are 985 miles (1,586 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Nashville and Grand Rapids and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to LAL
- Avelo AirlinesNot in an alliance

DTW to LAL with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines, then Avelo Airlines



- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then Avelo Airlines



- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then Avelo Airlines


- Via Rochester (ROC)Delta Air Lines, then Avelo Airlines


- Via New Haven (HVN)Avelo Airlines the whole way


DTW to LAL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LAL?
Avelo Airlines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL).
How far is Detroit from Lakeland by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Lakeland (LAL) are 985 miles (1,586 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does DTW to LAL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DTW to LAL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Lakeland?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Grand Rapids (GRR), Rochester (ROC) and New Haven (HVN). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Avelo Airlines through New Haven.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.