Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTT - LAX)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$159	Spirit 1 stop 15 hr Mon, Nov 10 — Tue, Nov 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $159
Cheapest one-way flight	$91	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Dec 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $91
Cheapest nonstop flights	$220	Spirit Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $220
Last-minute weekend getaway	$214	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Oct 25 — Sun, Oct 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $214
Cheapest business class flights	$1,094	United 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Jan 9 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $1,094

Fastest flight	4 hr 48 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 48 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–240
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–255

Popular airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $399

Typical price: $315–690

36 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - LAX Every day

370 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $201

Typical price: $150–295

18 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - LAX Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
United

from $320

Typical price: $300–620

320 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
American

from $374

Typical price: $315–610

293 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $419

Typical price: $365–640

113 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $301

Typical price: $385–950

42 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 3 hr 29 min 196 mi
Windsor International Airport (YQG)

Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 25 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 24 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 46 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Los Angeles

When are the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $240.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $399, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $201, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $320, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $374, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $419, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $301, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles starts at $159 from Mon, Nov 10 to Tue, Nov 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $91 and departs on Thu, Dec 4.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

4 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles.

When should you fly to Los Angeles, United States?

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 36 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles are:

Spirit offers 18 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 320 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 293 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 113 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 42 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and Los Angeles.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $159. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $91.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $399, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $201, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 13.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $320, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 17.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $374, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $419, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $301, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles.

There are 36 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Los Angeles at price $214 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 25 to Sun, Oct 26.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles.

There are 36 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles available?

There are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $220 from Thu, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 10 with Spirit.

How can I find nonstop flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $1,094 from Fri, Jan 9 to Sun, Jan 18 with United.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $159 from Mon, Nov 10 to Tue, Nov 18.

How can I book business class trips from Detroit to Los Angeles?

To book business class trips from Detroit to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Detroit to Los Angeles next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and Los Angeles starts at $214 from Sat, Oct 25 to Sun, Oct 26 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Los Angeles at price $214 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 25 to Sun, Oct 26.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles?

To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.