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Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles from C$ 124

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 242

One-way from

C$ 124

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 415

Good round-trip deal

C$ 290 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 22/5-30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 18m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 28m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2025.

Sun 8/67:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/69:59 a.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/4C$ 238
Tue 6/53:58 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Tue 13/58:05 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Deal found 21/4C$ 245
Thu 22/59:59 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop17h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/59:26 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 276
Sun 25/56:24 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSun Country Air
Sun 1/611:59 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop7h 29mSun Country Air
Deal found 22/4C$ 366
Thu 3/78:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/79:48 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 464
Thu 5/68:28 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mDelta
Mon 16/612:20 a.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 21/4C$ 469
Wed 2/74:15 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/79:30 a.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 21/4C$ 481
Tue 20/57:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 25/59:35 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 550
Thu 7/811:14 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/812:08 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 579
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Fri 21/1112:35 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 21/4C$ 637

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/6

7:00 a.m.-8:54 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

9:59 a.m.-5:23 p.m.

Nonstop4h 24m

C$ 238

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/5

3:58 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

8:05 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 245

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/5

9:59 p.m.-12:06 p.m.

1 stop17h 07m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

9:26 p.m.-4:43 a.m.

Nonstop4h 17m

C$ 276

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/5

6:24 p.m.-10:49 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

11:59 p.m.-10:28 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

C$ 366

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/7

8:00 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/7

9:48 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 27m

C$ 464

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/6

8:28 p.m.-10:31 p.m.

Nonstop5h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/6

12:20 a.m.-7:52 a.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

C$ 469

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

4:15 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/7

9:30 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

C$ 481

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/5

7:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

5:45 p.m.-5:14 a.m.

1 stop8h 29m

C$ 550

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/8

11:14 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop7h 42m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/8

12:08 a.m.-10:06 a.m.

1 stop6h 58m

C$ 579

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

9:30 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 646

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of C$ 230). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Los Angeles in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. 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 22 April 2025.

The most flights from DTT to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 22 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit All airports to Los Angeles. There are 21 flights from All airports (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from All airports are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 51m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 242. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 245 and C$ 366, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 124. Spirit Airlines flights start at C$ 130 while deals on Sun Country Air start at C$ 184 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (89%), ITA Airways (86%) or China Southern (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles.

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

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 367 for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 218 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) is currently priced at C$ 200.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of C$ 230). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 172AverageC$ 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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