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| Jan 07 | LAX | DTW | 22:21 | 04:59 |
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| Jan 06 | LAX | DTW | 00:54 | 07:35 |
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| Jan 05 | LAX | DTW | 22:29 | 04:57 |
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| Jan 04 | LAX | DTW | 22:32 | 05:02 |
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| Jan 03 | LAX | DTW | 22:27 | 04:56 |
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| Jan 02 | LAX | DTW | 00:15 | 06:56 |
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| Jan 01 | LAX | DTW | 00:45 | 07:33 |
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| Dec 31 | LAX | DTW | 01:03 | 07:48 |
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| Dec 30 | LAX | DTW | 23:11 | 06:08 |
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| Dec 29 | LAX | DTW | 22:30 | 05:36 |
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Spirit Airlines Flight NK179 connects Los Angeles, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
How long is the NK179 flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?
The average flight time from Los Angeles to Detroit is 3 hours and 42 minutes. The flight distance is 3178 km / 1975 miles and the average flight speed is 860 km/h / 534 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Spirit Airlines Flight NK179 Los Angeles to Detroit?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Spirit Airlines Flight NK179 is 4.1/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight NK179 arriving at?
Flight NK179 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal E.
When was the latest NK179 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 04:59.
How else can the flight NK179 be referenced as?
This Spirit Airlines flight can also be referenced as NKS179, NK0179, NK 179, NKS 179.
How often is flight NK179 delayed?
On average, 60% of all NK179 flights are delayed. The average delay is 86 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NK179 flight or baggage issues?
If your NK179 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.
See our NK179 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: AF4081, Y45729, AM619, OO6444
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: NK474, NK419, DL5412, DL5220
All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to Detroit DTW.