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Cheap flights from Detroit to California from C$ 98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to California flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 192

One-way from

C$ 98

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 405

Good round-trip deal

C$ 184 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 85 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 31/3-4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 26m total
  • Detroit to California
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 27m total
  • Detroit to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 31/310:26 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/45:10 a.m.LAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 192
Mon 14/46:14 a.m.DTW - LAS
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/46:22 p.m.LAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 196
Sun 27/46:10 a.m.DTW - LAS
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Fri 2/511:20 p.m.LAS - DTW
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 20/2C$ 212
Tue 15/41:47 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 17/46:16 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 219
Sat 3/54:42 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop11h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/53:10 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 234
Mon 12/57:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/57:18 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 246
Mon 17/310:45 a.m.DTW - ONT
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Sat 22/312:59 a.m.ONT - DTW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 20/2C$ 249
Wed 30/410:00 a.m.DTW - BUR
1 stop10h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/511:21 a.m.BUR - DTW
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 253
Thu 6/32:43 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop24h 05mFrontier
Wed 12/312:48 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Deal found 19/2C$ 256
Sat 15/38:27 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/39:52 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 257
Wed 5/33:07 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Sun 9/38:18 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Deal found 19/2C$ 267
Sat 12/44:15 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mDelta
Wed 16/411:10 p.m.LAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 368

Find flights from Detroit to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/3

10:26 p.m.-12:08 a.m.

Nonstop4h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/4

5:10 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

Nonstop3h 51m

C$ 192

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/4

6:14 a.m.-4:42 p.m.

1 stop13h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/4

6:22 p.m.-1:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 58m

C$ 196

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/4

6:10 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop10h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/5

11:20 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 212

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/4

1:47 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 58m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

6:16 p.m.-1:38 a.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 219

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

4:42 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop11h 00m

San Diego

Sat 10/5

3:10 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 234

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Wed 21/5

7:18 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 246

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/3

10:45 a.m.-5:43 p.m.

1 stop9h 58m

Ontario

Sat 22/3

12:59 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

C$ 249

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

10:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 10/5

11:21 a.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop10h 10m

C$ 253

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/3

2:43 p.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop24h 05m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

12:48 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

C$ 256

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/3

8:27 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/3

9:52 p.m.-5:14 a.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

C$ 257

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to California

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 233). Flying from Detroit to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DTT to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to California. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to California?

    For a flight from Detroit to California, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 98. Frontier flights start at C$ 112 while deals on JetBlue start at C$ 185 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to California?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to California on time: ITA Airways (87%), Spirit Airlines (79%), Virgin Atlantic (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 168 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 71 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 170.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 233). Flying from Detroit to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to California

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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 138AverageC$ 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 178AverageC$ 371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 179AverageC$ 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 283AverageC$ 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 436AverageC$ 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 525AverageC$ 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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