How long is the VS5481 flight?

The timetable allows 3 h 1 min. Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 1,818 km (1,130 mi).

Which terminal does VS5481 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does VS5481 have?

Also listed as VIR5481 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 5481.

VS5481 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: Detroit to Fort Lauderdale (VIR5481)

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 5481

Landed On Time

DTW Detroit

Scheduled: 20:15
Actual: 20:43

Terminal: M | Gate: A10

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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FLL Fort Lauderdale

Scheduled: 23:16
Actual: 23:07
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: D1

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

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Landed 10h 57m ago 100%

DTW 20:43 FLL 23:07

1,818 km (1,130 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1818 km / 1130 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:01 · Actual Duration: 02:24

VS 5481 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways Detroit to Fort Lauderdale

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	DTW	FLL	20:43	23:07	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	DTW	FLL	22:22	00:52	Delayed	Track >
Nov 06	DTW	FLL	20:32	23:08	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	DTW	FLL	20:35	23:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	DTW	FLL	18:44	21:25	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	DTW	FLL	18:40	21:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	DTW	FLL	20:15	23:16	Cancelled	Track >
Nov 01	DTW	FLL	21:25	23:58	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 31	DTW	FLL	20:02	22:38	Delayed	Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways' Detroit–Fort Lauderdale flight covers 1,818 km (1,130 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 3 h 1 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 28 minutes late and still landed at 23:07, 9 minutes early.

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About VS 5481

Route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL
Distance: 1,818 km (1,130 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 35 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 5 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 42 min
Usually departs from: Terminal M

VS 5481 FAQ

How long is the VS5481 flight?: The timetable allows 3 h 1 min. Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 1,818 km (1,130 mi).
How often is VS5481 late?: 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 42 minutes on average.
Which days does VS5481 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does VS5481 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does VS5481 have?: Also listed as VIR5481 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 5481.

VS5481 and Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL Flights

Flight VS5481 is a code-share Virgin Atlantic Airways flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL2296.

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL2296, 9E4898, WN3075

Other flights arriving at Fort Lauderdale FLL: B61801, DL2296, G42151

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Fort Lauderdale FLL.