Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW): 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 LAL to DTW
- Avelo AirlinesNot in an alliance

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



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



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


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


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


LAL to DTW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAL to DTW?
Avelo Airlines flies nonstop from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Lakeland from Detroit by plane?
Lakeland (LAL) and Detroit (DTW) 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 LAL to DTW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAL to DTW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Lakeland and Detroit?
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.