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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 10% of flights from Detroit to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights with connections, travelers typically experienced two stopovers. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route. Travelers seeking non-stop service may need to plan accordingly.

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

The typical direct flight time from Detroit to Los Angeles is 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3178 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 1 minute. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are historically frequent. This route is classified as one where deals appear regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without an extended wait. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a trip to Los Angeles from Detroit.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, right now fares are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, 21% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $343–$778, with a median of $500.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $233. This is followed by August, where the median fare is $304, and September, with a median fare of $454.

A typical journey from Detroit to Los Angeles takes about 4h 55m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, and for those connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Detroit to Los Angeles spans 3178 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

Regular price: $401 - $576

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $401 and $576. The current lowest deal is $399 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $399

Low $401

High $576

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to LAX is April, with a median price of $233. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $935. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $233

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $935

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$251

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$270

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$216

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$251

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$488

$117

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$148

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$488 → $117

76%

8 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 26

$441 → $147

67%

9 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 26

$435 → $148

66%

14 nights

Nov 18 - Dec 2

$407 → $121

70%

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Detroit - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Detroit to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $233, followed by August at $304.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 10% of recent flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights and has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car, bus, shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~$152

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 ~$247

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From DTW

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From DTW

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From DTW

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$1,752

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From DTW

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From DTW

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Dec 17

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From DTW

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Los Angeles, United States

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From DTW

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Dec 03

Los Angeles, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,796

$1,642

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From DTW

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Los Angeles, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $612. In comparison, flights booked 7-13 days before departure had an average price of $887. This trend suggests that planning ahead can result in significant savings on your airfare.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles priced at or below $343 is considered a good deal. The median price for this route during the same period was $500. Prices above $778 were observed in the more expensive quartile of deals. Therefore, aiming for prices closer to $343 can help secure a favorable fare.

Historically, April and August have offered some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. In April, the median price was $233, while in August, it was $304. The annual median price for this route is $500. September, with a median price of $454, was observed as the most expensive month across the trailing 270 days.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

The route from Detroit to Los Angeles spans 3178 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

Regular price: $401 - $576

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $401 and $576. The current lowest deal is $399 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $399

Low $401

High $576

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to LAX is April, with a median price of $233. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $935. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $233

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $935

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$251

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$270

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$216

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$491

$251

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$488

$117

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$148

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$488 → $117

76%

8 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 26

$441 → $147

67%

9 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 26

$435 → $148

66%

14 nights

Nov 18 - Dec 2

$407 → $121

70%

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 for Detroit to Los Angeles are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $233, followed by August at $304.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m.

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 10% of recent flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights and has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car, bus, shuttle).

💸 Flights from ~$152

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

74% AI deal score

$1,674

$1,578

Save $96

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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 above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal.

Deals appear frequently 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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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 above the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal.

Deals appear frequently 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

Dec 17

Dec 18

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 03

Dec 04

Dec 16

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 03

Dec 17

Dec 11

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?