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DL9978 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Detroit to Los Angeles (DAL9978)

DL 9978 Detroit to Los Angeles Flight Status

Delta Air Lines Flight DL9978 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Los Angeles International Airport LAX is not scheduled for today October 17th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 13th, 2026.
Check the table below for DL9978's most recent flight history:

DL 9978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 13 23:44 00:53
Delayed
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Delta Air Lines DL 9978 Detroit to Los Angeles Flight Information

Delta Air Lines Flight DL9978 connects Detroit, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the DL9978 flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles is 4 hours and 9 minutes. The flight distance is 3178 km / 1975 miles and the average flight speed is 766 km/h / 476 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL9978 Detroit to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL9978 is 1/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight DL9978 arriving at?

Flight DL9978 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 3.

When was the latest DL9978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, September 14th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:53.

How else can the flight DL9978 be referenced as?

This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL9978, DL 9978, DAL 9978.

How often is flight DL9978 delayed?

On average, 100% of all DL9978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 263 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL9978 flight or baggage issues?

If your DL9978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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DL9978 and Detroit DTW to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: WN5105, WN1280, SY1982, YX3644

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: UA2066, UA2303, WN2262, UA1174

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Los Angeles LAX.

DL9978 Delta Air Lines Flight: Detroit to Los Angeles Route Map

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