Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip flights $224
Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $419
Delta Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 9
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $419
Last-minute weekend getaway $480
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $480
Cheapest business class flights $482
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $482
Fastest flight 4 hr 13 min The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Detroit takes 4 hr 13 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 Los Angeles to Detroit is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $115–240
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $195–265

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Detroit

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $419
    Typical price: $345–750
    42 weekly nonstop flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
    466 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
  • American
    from $373
    Typical price: $335–690
    312 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
  • United
    from $367
    Typical price: $325–670
    289 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
  • Southwest
    from $438
    Typical price: $370–670
    127 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
  • Alaska
    from $483
    Typical price: $425–890
    21 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day
  • Frontier
    from $224
    Typical price: $200–385
    21 weekly connecting flights
    LAX - DTW Every day

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 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

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 30 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 26 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Detroit

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $115 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $419, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $367, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $438, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $483, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $224, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit starts at $224 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
4 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Detroit.
Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit.
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 Los Angeles to Detroit 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 Los Angeles to Detroit.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 42 nonstop flights and 466 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Detroit are:
  • American offers 312 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • United offers 289 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Southwest offers 127 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Detroit.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $419, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $373, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $367, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $438, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $483, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $224, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
Delta flies direct from Los Angeles to Detroit.
  • There are 42 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 Los Angeles and Detroit at price $480 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.
Delta flies direct from Los Angeles to Detroit.
  • There are 42 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 Los Angeles to Detroit on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Detroit start at $419 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 9 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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 Los Angeles and Detroit start at $482 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Detroit start at $224 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.
To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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 Los Angeles and Detroit starts at $480 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Detroit at price $480 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17.
To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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.

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