Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
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October 20 - October 26
DTW - Los Angeles
$356
$178
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September 9 - September 24
DTW - Los Angeles
$222
$180
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September 30 - October 14
DTW - Los Angeles
$227
$190
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September 23 - September 30
DTW - Los Angeles
$251
$193
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September 23 - October 14
DTW - Los Angeles
$219
$195
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September 15 - October 14
DTW - Los Angeles
$218
$195
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September 29 - October 14
DTW - Los Angeles
$223
$195
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September 1 - September 15
DTW - Los Angeles
$218
$196
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October 13 - October 14
DTW - Los Angeles
$355
$196
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September 2 - September 29
DTW - Los Angeles
$211
$199
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Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview
Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles
Regular price: $185 - $348
Prices from Detroit to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically range from $185 to $348. The current lowest deal is $164 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 15.
now $164
Low $185
High $348
The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles is April, with a median price of $203. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1469. Prices are generally lower from March to November.
April
Flights from $203
December
Flights from $1,469
Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
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Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles
Wed, Aug 12
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$263
$227
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$220
$166
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$228
$166
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$258
$166
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$246
$166
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
DTW - Los Angeles
Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$257
$206
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Nov 6 - Nov 11
$574 → $299
48%
Nov 5 - Nov 11
$561 → $311
45%
Nov 14 - Nov 16
$583 → $334
43%
Nov 5 - Nov 9
$577 → $331
43%
Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles
Detroit - Los Angeles route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Detroit to Los Angeles are above the typical level.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in April for the best prices
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $203.
⏱️ Flight duration
Average flight time is 17h 39m
Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically take 17h 39m, including layovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Only 14.7% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest recent deal
A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $164, departing September 2.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Historically, deals appear frequently, with an average of 1.03 deals per day.
Detroit main airports to depart from
Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan is the cheapest option for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.
📍 ~30 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$225
Los Angeles main airports to arrive at
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Arrive at Los Angeles International for convenient access to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$225
Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$272
John Wayne (SNA)
John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County with extensive domestic service.
📍 ~60 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$289
Long Beach (LGB)
Long Beach is easier to navigate and significantly less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles.
📍 ~35 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$349
Ontario International (ONT)
Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles.
📍 ~65 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$260
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International is a major international hub and robust backup option for specific routes.
📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$236
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