How many flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.4% of flights from Detroit to Los Angeles have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common, and travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles typically has a median duration of 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3178 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 31 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for good deals on this route can typically expect to find them with some consistency across the trailing 30 days.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Only 1% of recent fares from Detroit to Los Angeles were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Los Angeles are below the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $316–$656 and a median of $450. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $203. Following closely are May, with a median fare of $251, and March, where the median fare is $280.

A typical journey from Detroit to Los Angeles takes about 4h 55m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking 12h 9m. For those itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Only 4.4% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. This means most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2 when a connection is involved.

The flight distance from Detroit to Los Angeles is 3178 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a journey that requires several hours in the air, often with connections.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

Regular price: $253 - $355

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles is $253 to $355. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Oct 31.

now $159

Low $253

High $355

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are cheapest in April, with a median price of $250. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $1469. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $250

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,469

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$188

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$183

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$197

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$182

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$182

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$198

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$480 → $161

66%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$481 → $177

63%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$463 → $161

65%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$478 → $178

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $346.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $203.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 12h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flight deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Detroit.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

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From DTW

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Nov 12

Los Angeles, United States

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From DTW

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Oct 21

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,563

$1,252

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 22

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,535

$1,252

Save $283

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Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 24

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,575

$1,279

Save $296

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 29

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,061

$1,762

Save $299

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 21

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,037

$1,762

Save $275

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 28

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,037

$1,770

Save $267

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 28

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,062

$1,770

Save $292

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Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 27

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,037

$1,770

Save $267

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 16

Los Angeles, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,936

$1,762

Save $174

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 20

Los Angeles, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,975

$1,762

Save $213

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 23

Los Angeles, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,936

$1,764

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $240. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees prices rise to an average of $910. For bookings made 14-27 days prior, the average price is approximately $419, indicating that last-minute deals can be significantly cheaper than those booked further in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is considered to be $316 or less. The median price for this route has been $450. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $656 or higher. Therefore, finding a flight at or below $316 indicates a favorable price.

Historically, April, May, and March have offered the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. April typically sees a median price of $203, while May's median is around $251. March also presents a relatively low median of $280. These months are generally more affordable compared to the annual median price of $450 for this route.

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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: $253 - $355

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles is $253 to $355. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Oct 31.

now $159

Low $253

High $355

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $250

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,469

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$188

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$183

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$197

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$182

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$182

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$198

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$480 → $161

66%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$481 → $177

63%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$463 → $161

65%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$478 → $178

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $346.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $203.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 12h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flight deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles from Detroit.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,936

$1,764

Save $172

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Detroit main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Oct 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Detroit to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Detroit to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

How many flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

How often do cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles come up?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Detroit main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Nov 12

Oct 21

Oct 22

Dec 24

Oct 29

Oct 21

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 27

Oct 16

Oct 20

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Detroit to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Detroit to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?