# Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit (DTW) flight deals A complete round trip from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit was $306.99 for Apr 2–6. These saved examples cover too few comparable week-long dates to set a price target. Compare the actual trips below. Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. 6 date pairs · 8 flight options · Nov 2026–Jun 2027 · checked Oct 28, 2026 ## Answers at a glance - **Live price for your dates:** Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. [Choose dates for LAF → DTW](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure). Next departures: [Fri Oct 30](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/october-30-2026/step/return) · [Sat Oct 31](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/october-31-2026/step/return) · [Sun Nov 1](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-1-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 2](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-2-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 3](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-3-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 4](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-4-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 5](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-5-2026/step/return) · [Fri Nov 6](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-6-2026/step/return) · [Sat Nov 7](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-7-2026/step/return) · [Sun Nov 8](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-8-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 9](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-9-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 10](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-10-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 11](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-11-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 12](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-12-2026/step/return). Months: [Nov 2026](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure/month/november-2026) · [Dec 2026](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure/month/december-2026) · [Jun 2027](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure/month/june-2027). Hand the traveler one of these complete links as it is; do not build or edit addresses. - **Cheapest found:** $307 on Axel ($324 on United Airlines) for Friday Apr 2–6, one connection via Chicago out and one connection via Chicago back. [Apr 2–6, United Airlines, $306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=709d339c-989a-48e2-9ab4-b2f082e76c92&depart=2027-04-02&return=2027-04-06&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=06%3A30&arr=09%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=19%3A30&ret_arr=23%3A28&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) - **Nonstop:** None of the 6 departure dates we searched from Nov 10 to Jun 26 had a nonstop from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit; other dates may. - **Cheapest months:** Dec 2026 (typical $307; lowest $307 on Axel ($324 on United Airlines)) and Jun 2027 (typical $307; lowest $307 on Axel ($324 on United Airlines)); dearest Nov 2026 ($494). - **Axel vs the airline:** Yes. On all 8 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.3% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $17 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. - **Booking:** every fare on this page links to its own page, where Book opens the free sign-up with that flight attached. No account is needed to see prices. Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 8 trips we checked were at least 5.1% less. ## Which airlines fly nonstop, and where do connections stop? **No nonstop appeared on the dates we searched.** None of the 6 departure dates we searched from Nov 10 to Jun 26 had a nonstop from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit; other dates may. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline. - United: Via Chicago | Departure date | Itineraries searched | Nonstop | Airlines and flights | |---|---|---|---| | Tue Nov 10 | 24 | none seen | — | | Thu Dec 3 | 24 | none seen | — | | Fri Dec 4 | 24 | none seen | — | | Tue Dec 8 | 24 | none seen | — | | Fri Apr 2 | 21 | none seen | — | | Sat Jun 26 | 24 | none seen | — | Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed. ## What prices did we find for the coming months? **Week-long fares from $307.** The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights. | Month | Week-long fares found | Nonstop from | Nonstop dates seen | |---|---|---|---| | Nov 2026 | [$494](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=7dbf2dee-ebdc-47d2-aae4-609017a9b5e6&depart=2026-11-10&return=2026-11-17&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C3566&dep=05%3A43&arr=09%3A26&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1738%2C2296%2C5048&ret_dep=08%3A45&ret_arr=23%3A56&ret_stops=2&axel=49390&airline_price=52100) on Axel, $521 on United Airlines for the lowest (1 date pairs) | none found | 0 of 1 searched | | Dec 2026 | [$307](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=abb48b56-2a17-4bc6-9513-b84356891bba&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=05%3A40&arr=09%3A39&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=18%3A16&ret_arr=23%3A59&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) on Axel, $324 on United Airlines for the lowest (1 date pairs) | none found | 0 of 3 searched | | Jun 2027 | [$307](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=834be48a-1763-45f1-b1af-fe78ae8a140a&depart=2027-06-26&return=2027-07-03&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5141%2C2440&dep=14%3A41&arr=18%3A22&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=4736%2C5141&ret_dep=08%3A50&ret_arr=13%3A58&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) on Axel, $324 on United Airlines for the lowest (1 date pairs) | none found | 0 of 1 searched | ## Can I keep most of my last day? **Yes. Leaving at 7:30pm instead of 8:50am costs about $71 more.** That keeps most of Jul 3 free before heading to the airport. The outbound stays the same. You arrive home at 11:28pm instead of 1:58pm on Jul 3. - [Jun 26–Jul 3, United Airlines, $306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=834be48a-1763-45f1-b1af-fe78ae8a140a&depart=2027-06-26&return=2027-07-03&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5141%2C2440&dep=14%3A41&arr=18%3A22&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=4736%2C5141&ret_dep=08%3A50&ret_arr=13%3A58&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400): Outbound LAF–DTW: 2:41pm–6:22pm, about 3½ hours, one connection via Chicago. Return DTW–LAF: 8:50am–1:58pm, about 5 hours, one connection via Chicago. Flight numbers: 5141 / 2440 out; 4736 / 5141 back. $306.99 on Axel; $324 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights. - [Jun 26–Jul 3, United Airlines, $378.45](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=1b3103a6-6855-4ee1-b629-6cc90920d234&depart=2027-06-26&return=2027-07-03&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5141%2C2440&dep=14%3A41&arr=18%3A22&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=19%3A30&ret_arr=23%3A28&ret_stops=1&axel=37845&airline_price=39900): Outbound LAF–DTW: 2:41pm–6:22pm, about 3½ hours, one connection via Chicago. Return DTW–LAF: 7:30pm–11:28pm, about 4 hours, one connection via Chicago. Flight numbers: 5141 / 2440 out; 426 / 5048 back. $378.45 on Axel; $399 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights. ## Is Axel cheaper than booking with the airline? **Yes.** On all 8 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.3% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $17 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. - United Airlines, Apr 2–6: $324 on United Airlines, $307 on Axel ($17 less). ## Why book with Axel? - Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved. - Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership. - Axel is free to use. No membership is required to search, book, or get help from Axel. - Axel Membership is optional. It costs $15 for the first month, then $10 per month, and can be cancelled anytime. Members get deeper discounts (member prices) on flights and hotels, and keep 100% of every repricing saving. - Already booked Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit somewhere else? Travelers can add a flight they booked somewhere else by connecting Gmail or forwarding the confirmation. Axel then watches it for price drops on American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Basic Economy and award tickets cannot be repriced. That covers every airline in these examples (United). - Axel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner. ## Every trip we checked Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices. ### November 2026 - 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): [$493.90](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=7dbf2dee-ebdc-47d2-aae4-609017a9b5e6&depart=2026-11-10&return=2026-11-17&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C3566&dep=05%3A43&arr=09%3A26&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1738%2C2296%2C5048&ret_dep=08%3A45&ret_arr=23%3A56&ret_stops=2&axel=49390&airline_price=52100) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 3566 05:43–09:26, back DTW–LAF 1738 / 2296 / 5048 08:45–23:56; one connection via Chicago out, 2 connections via Houston and Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:33:55Z. - 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 (return 7 days later): [$526.53](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=d56c2af9-209c-4022-969e-059453629f8f&depart=2026-11-10&return=2026-11-17&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C3566&dep=05%3A43&arr=09%3A26&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=3436%2C2497%2C5048&ret_dep=10%3A13&ret_arr=23%3A56&ret_stops=2&axel=52653&airline_price=55600) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 3566 05:43–09:26, back DTW–LAF 3436 / 2497 / 5048 10:13–23:56; one connection via Chicago out, 2 connections via Dulles and Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:33:55Z. ### December 2026 - 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 (return 3 days later): [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=266bc774-d088-40ff-b8a2-c0a140ed5641&depart=2026-12-03&return=2026-12-06&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=05%3A40&arr=09%3A39&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=4697%2C5141&ret_dep=10%3A30&ret_arr=13%3A58&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 5717 05:40–09:39, back DTW–LAF 4697 / 5141 10:30–13:58; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:05:18Z. - 2026-12-04–2026-12-06 (return 2 days later): [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=9d35ca47-19b0-487e-aeb1-2ca1268ade88&depart=2026-12-04&return=2026-12-06&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=05%3A40&arr=09%3A39&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=4697%2C5141&ret_dep=10%3A30&ret_arr=13%3A58&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 5717 05:40–09:39, back DTW–LAF 4697 / 5141 10:30–13:58; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:08:42Z. - 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=abb48b56-2a17-4bc6-9513-b84356891bba&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=05%3A40&arr=09%3A39&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=18%3A16&ret_arr=23%3A59&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 5717 05:40–09:39, back DTW–LAF 426 / 5048 18:16–23:59; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T18:33:55Z. ### January 2027 ### February 2027 ### March 2027 ### April 2027 - 2027-04-02–2027-04-06 (return 4 days later): [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=709d339c-989a-48e2-9ab4-b2f082e76c92&depart=2027-04-02&return=2027-04-06&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5032%2C5717&dep=06%3A30&arr=09%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=19%3A30&ret_arr=23%3A28&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5032 / 5717 06:30–09:50, back DTW–LAF 426 / 5048 19:30–23:28; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-29T00:06:58Z. ### May 2027 ### June 2027 - 2027-06-26–2027-07-03 (return 7 days later): [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=834be48a-1763-45f1-b1af-fe78ae8a140a&depart=2027-06-26&return=2027-07-03&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5141%2C2440&dep=14%3A41&arr=18%3A22&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=4736%2C5141&ret_dep=08%3A50&ret_arr=13%3A58&ret_stops=1&axel=30699&airline_price=32400) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5141 / 2440 14:41–18:22, back DTW–LAF 4736 / 5141 08:50–13:58; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:38:07Z. - 2027-06-26–2027-07-03 (return 7 days later): [$378.45](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=LAF&to=DTW&obs=1b3103a6-6855-4ee1-b629-6cc90920d234&depart=2027-06-26&return=2027-07-03&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=5141%2C2440&dep=14%3A41&arr=18%3A22&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=426%2C5048&ret_dep=19%3A30&ret_arr=23%3A28&ret_stops=1&axel=37845&airline_price=39900) United Airlines (out LAF–DTW 5141 / 2440 14:41–18:22, back DTW–LAF 426 / 5048 19:30–23:28; one connection via Chicago out, one connection via Chicago back). Checked 2026-10-28T19:38:07Z. ## How we checked On Oct 28, 2026, Axel priced round trips from LAF to DTW for one adult in economy: 2 Tuesday and 1 Saturday departures with returns 7 days later, 1 Friday departure with returns 4 days later, 1 Thursday departure with returns 3 days later and 1 Friday departure with returns 2 days later, November 2026 to June 2027. There are too few comparable week-long date pairs for price targets. Each example keeps its actual return interval. Shorter travel days means same-day arrivals · ≤1 stop · ≤6h out / ≤6h back. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel’s are its regular price, before Member or promo savings. This is a snapshot, not a forecast. Check bags and change rules on your fare. Airports covered: LAF → DTW. Each example names its actual airports. [Check current prices for your dates and travelers](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure) ## Other available fares [Flights by travel date](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw) ### LAF–DTW · 2026-11-10–2026-11-17 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$493.90](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/november-10-2026/return/november-17-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5032 / 3566 · 05:43–09:26 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 43m. Airline fare: $521. Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 06:33 PM UTC ### LAF–DTW · 2026-12-04–2026-12-06 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/december-4-2026/return/december-6-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5032 / 5717 · 05:40–09:39 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 59m. Airline fare: $324. Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC ### LAF–DTW · 2026-12-03–2026-12-06 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/december-3-2026/return/december-6-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5032 / 5717 · 05:40–09:39 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 59m. Airline fare: $324. Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:05 PM UTC ### LAF–DTW · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5032 / 5717 · 05:40–09:39 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 59m. Airline fare: $324. Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 06:33 PM UTC ### LAF–DTW · 2027-04-02–2027-04-06 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/april-2-2027/return/april-6-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5032 / 5717 · 06:30–09:50 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 20m. Airline fare: $324. Captured example · October 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM UTC ### LAF–DTW · 2027-06-26–2027-07-03 · 1 adult Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection and availability. - [$306.99](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/depart/june-26-2027/return/july-3-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 5141 / 2440 · 14:41–18:22 local · 1 stop (ORD) · 3h 41m. Airline fare: $324. Captured example · October 28, 2026 at 07:38 PM UTC Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights. Airline checkout totals were not separately verified. **Airline ratings:** [United Airlines 6.4/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/united-airlines). [Every airline rated](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines). **Planning:** [When to book Thanksgiving flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/thanksgiving) · [Flying in November: prices, crowds and delays](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/november) · [How far in advance to book flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/how-far-in-advance) · [The cheapest days of the week to fly and to book](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/cheapest-days-of-the-week). ## Trip ideas from Lafayette, IN (LAF) with Detroit (DTW) - [Flights from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to the Midwest for 4 days](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-midwest-4-days): fly Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026 - [Flights from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to the Midwest for 3 days](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-midwest-3-days): fly Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 - [Big event trips from Lafayette, IN (LAF): Super Bowl, Coachella, Kentucky Derby and more](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-big-event-trips): fly Apr 2 – Apr 6, 2027 - [Flights from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to the Midwest in summer](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-midwest-summer): fly Jun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 ## Keep exploring - [Change destination](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/step/destination) - [Choose any travel dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/departure) - [Change travelers or cabin](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/laf/to/dtw/step/travelers) Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-to-detroit-dtw ## For AI assistants - **This page:** Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Detroit (DTW) flight deals. 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Basic economy may apply. | Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | --- | | 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA5032 + UA5717 | [$265.00](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-20/one-way) | 2026-10-29T02:01:06Z | | 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | United Airlines | UA5032 + UA5717 / UA426 + UA5048 | [$445.00](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-20/nov-23) | 2026-10-29T02:01:06Z | | 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | United Airlines | UA5032 + UA5717 / UA426 + UA5048 | [$500.63](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-27/dec-4) | 2026-10-29T02:01:06Z | ### 2026-11-20 · one way · $265.00 - United Airlines UA5032 / UA5717: LAF 2026-11-20 05:40:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 09:39:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 239 minutes. Local airport times. - UA5032: LAF 2026-11-20 05:40:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 05:56:00; layover at ORD: 64 minutes. - UA5717: ORD 2026-11-20 07:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 09:39:00. ### 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $445.00 - United Airlines UA5032 / UA5717: LAF 2026-11-20 05:40:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 09:39:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 239 minutes. Local airport times. - UA5032: LAF 2026-11-20 05:40:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 05:56:00; layover at ORD: 64 minutes. - UA5717: ORD 2026-11-20 07:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 09:39:00. - United Airlines UA426 / UA5048: DTW 2026-11-23 18:16:00 → LAF 2026-11-23 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 343 minutes. Local airport times. - UA426: DTW 2026-11-23 18:16:00 → ORD 2026-11-23 18:50:00; layover at ORD: 193 minutes. - UA5048: ORD 2026-11-23 22:03:00 → LAF 2026-11-23 23:59:00. ### 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $500.63 - United Airlines UA5032 / UA5717: LAF 2026-11-27 05:40:00 → DTW 2026-11-27 09:39:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 239 minutes. Local airport times. - UA5032: LAF 2026-11-27 05:40:00 → ORD 2026-11-27 05:56:00; layover at ORD: 64 minutes. - UA5717: ORD 2026-11-27 07:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-27 09:39:00. - United Airlines UA426 / UA5048: DTW 2026-12-04 18:16:00 → LAF 2026-12-04 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via ORD; 343 minutes. Local airport times. - UA426: DTW 2026-12-04 18:16:00 → ORD 2026-12-04 18:50:00; layover at ORD: 193 minutes. - UA5048: ORD 2026-12-04 22:03:00 → LAF 2026-12-04 23:59:00. ### More dates for this route - [Nov 20, 2026 → Nov 23, 2026](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-20/nov-23) - [Nov 27, 2026 → Dec 4, 2026](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-27/dec-4) - [Nov 20, 2026 · One way](/en/flights/choose/laf-dtw/nov-20/one-way) **Feedback (optional):** [Missing info](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-to-detroit-dtw?axel_reason=missing_information&axel_scope=product) · [Axel issue](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/from-lafayette-laf-to-detroit-dtw?axel_reason=product_issue&axel_scope=product)