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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$172	Spirit Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sat, Apr 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $172
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Spirit Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $86
Last-minute weekend getaway	$407	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $407
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is currently $428

Fastest flight	4 hr 49 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 49 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 December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–240
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–390

Popular airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $335–750

35 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - LAX Every day

373 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $172

Typical price: $155–305

10 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - LAX Every day

15 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
American

from $343

Typical price: $315–660

328 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
United

from $316

Typical price: $315–640

314 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $359

Typical price: $365–650

95 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $322

Typical price: $355–930

42 weekly connecting flights

DTW - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 28 min 17 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 3 hr 30 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 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $172. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $86.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $172, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 11.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $316, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $322, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles starts at $172 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

4 hr 49 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles.

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).

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 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 35 nonstop flights and 373 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 10 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 328 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 314 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 95 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $172. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $86.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $339, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $172, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 18.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $343, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 11.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $316, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $359, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is $322, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles.

There are 35 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Los Angeles at price $407 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles.

There are 35 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 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.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $172 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18 with Spirit.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $428 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Los Angeles start at $172 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sat, Apr 18.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and Los Angeles starts at $407 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Los Angeles at price $407 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15.

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.