Private charter · DTW → LAN
Detroit to Lansing
74 miles, about 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Detroit to Lansing, door to door faster.
Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit to Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, 74 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 74 mi
- Flight
- 25 min
- Driving
- 2 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Detroit
Airports in Detroit
DTW
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit · KDTW
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,003 ft
DET
Commercial airportColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
Detroit · KDET
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,092 ft
MTC
Commercial airportSelfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Mount Clemens · KMTC
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
YIP
Commercial airportWillow Run Airport
Detroit · KYIP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,543 ft
PTK
Commercial airportOakland County International Airport
Pontiac · KPTK
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,521 ft
KVLL
Regional airportOakland Troy Airport
Troy
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,550 ft
Arriving Lansing
Airports in Lansing
LAN
Commercial airportCapital Region International Airport
Lansing · KLAN
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,506 ft
KTEW
Regional airportMason Jewett Field
Mason
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
KFPK
Regional airportFitch H Beach Airport
Charlotte
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,510 ft
KRNP
Regional airportOwosso Community Airport
Owosso
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,300 ft
KOZW
Regional airportLivingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport
Howell
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
K4D0
Regional airportAbrams Municipal Airport
Grand Ledge
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
When you land
Things to do in Lansing
Lansing is Michigan’s capital and, together with East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, one of the largest universities in the country. State government brings a constant flow of lobbyists, attorneys and officials, while the university’s research, agriculture and medical programs draw visitors from around the world. The region also has deep automotive roots, with General Motors assembly plants nearby, and it is a center for insurance and financial services, with several large insurers headquartered in the area.
- 01
Michigan State Capitol
Completed in 1879 and carefully restored, the Capitol is known for its painted ceilings, faux finishes and glass-floored rotunda. Free guided tours are offered.
- 02
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
On the Michigan State campus, this museum designed by Zaha Hadid features angular stainless steel and glass walls and contemporary exhibitions, with free admission.
- 03
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
MSU’s performing arts center presents touring Broadway shows, concerts and dance, and is one of the busiest venues in the state.
- 04
MSU Dairy Store
The university’s own dairy store scoops ice cream and sells cheese made on campus, a beloved stop for students, alumni and visiting families.
- 05
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Named for the founder of Oldsmobile and REO, this museum tells the story of Lansing’s automotive history with dozens of vehicles built in the city.
- 06
Lansing River Trail
This paved trail follows the Grand and Red Cedar rivers for miles, linking downtown, Potter Park Zoo, Old Town and the Michigan State campus.
Questions
Detroit to Lansing flights
How long is a private flight from Detroit to Lansing?
About 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 74 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.
Which airports do flights from Detroit to Lansing use?
You can depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), or Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) and arrive at Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Mason Jewett Field (KTEW), or Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Detroit to Lansing cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Detroit and Lansing?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lansing back to Detroit are priced the same way.
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Lansing to Detroit
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