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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$172	Spirit Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $172
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Spirit Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $86
Last-minute weekend getaway	$278	Spirit 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Mon, Feb 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $278
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is currently $428

Fastest flight	4 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Detroit takes 4 hr 10 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 December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–240
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $185–350

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Detroit

Delta

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $335–750

35 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - DTW Every day

450 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $172

Typical price: $155–300

10 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - DTW Every day

18 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day
American

from $359

Typical price: $315–640

339 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day
United

from $291

Typical price: $315–630

309 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day
Southwest

from $359

Typical price: $365–650

151 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day
JetBlue

from $289

Typical price: $365–930

44 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DTW Every day

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

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

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 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 Los Angeles to Detroit is $339, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $172, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $359, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $291, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $359, flying from Mar 30 to Apr 5.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $289, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit starts at $172 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

4 hr 10 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 35 nonstop flights and 450 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:

Spirit offers 10 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
American offers 339 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
United offers 309 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Southwest offers 151 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
JetBlue offers 44 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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 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 Los Angeles to Detroit is $339, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $172, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $359, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $291, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $359, flying from Mar 30 to Apr 5.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is $289, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 9.

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Los Angeles to Detroit.

There are 35 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Spirit 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 $278 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.

Delta and Spirit fly direct from Los Angeles to Detroit.

There are 35 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Spirit 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 $172 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Spirit.

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 $428 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Detroit start at $172 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.

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 $278 from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Detroit at price $278 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16.

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.