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Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Detroit

October 12 - October 20

Cheapest

LAX - Detroit

$265

$211

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

LAX - Detroit

$264

$218

Round trip

November 11 - November 17

Best

LAX - Detroit

$266

$218

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

LAX - Detroit

$254

$226

Round trip

August 11 - August 18

Earliest

LAX - Detroit

$263

$227

Round trip

September 15 - September 29

LAX - Detroit

$233

$227

Round trip

August 11 - August 19

Earliest

LAX - Detroit

$254

$227

Round trip

September 21 - September 23

LAX - Detroit

$269

$227

Round trip

September 21 - September 29

LAX - Detroit

$254

$227

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

LAX - Detroit

$262

$227

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Detroit takes about 17h 27m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3178 kilometers. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.
For those looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $230–$674, with a median of $426. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for better fares may arise frequently.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit? The most affordable months to fly are August and April, both with a median fare of $230. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $250. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Detroit

Regular price: $221 - $302

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit is $221 to $302. The current lowest deal is $211 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 20.

now $211

Low $221

High $302

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit is April, with a median price of $230. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $583. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $230

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $583

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

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Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Detroit

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$353

$431

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$243

$294

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$294

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$232

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$278

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Detroit

JetBlue Airways

Los Angeles (LAX) - Detroit (DTW)

JetBlue Airways

$278

$295

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$265  →  $211

20%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$266  →  $218

18%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$264  →  $218

18%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$269  →  $227

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit

Los Angeles - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Detroit are at $211, below the typical level of $265.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April or August for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit are April and August, both at $230.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 17h 27m.

The median flight duration for this route, including layovers, is 17 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

About 25% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deutsche Luft Hansa is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit appear frequently, averaging over one per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a key arrival point for flights to the Detroit area.

📍 ~35 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a major international airport with high flight volume, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~150 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International is very close to the Detroit metropolitan area, offering easier parking and shorter security wait times.

📍 ~100 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Windsor International (YQG)

Windsor International is geographically the closest airport to downtown Detroit, and an excellent alternative for flights within Canada.

📍 ~10 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$455

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Gerald R. Ford International is a significant regional airport with diverse airline representation, offering premium and business class options.

📍 ~200 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$254

Capital Region International (LAN)

Capital Region International offers a reasonable driving distance from Detroit's western suburbs and is an alternative for domestic regional connections.

📍 ~130 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$277

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $382. Booking within 28-59 days typically sees an average price of $490. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $502, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $875.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a Los Angeles to Detroit flight is considered to be $230 or less. The median price for this route was $426. Prices can go up to $674 or more, which would be considered on the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit are August and April, both with a median price of $230. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $250. The annual median price for this route is $426, indicating that these months offer significant savings.