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

Historically, approximately 4.4% of flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers can typically expect to make 2 connections. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey, and most travelers will likely have at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles has a median duration of 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3178 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 31 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are considered to come up frequently. This indicates that travelers seeking good value on this route have regular opportunities to find favorable prices. The consistent availability of deals makes it a relatively accessible route for budget-conscious flyers.

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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: $257 - $355

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

Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically range from 257 USD to 355 USD. The current lowest deal is 156 USD with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $156

Low $257

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

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$315

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$388

$336

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$305

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$260

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$199

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$158

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$483 → $158

67%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$482 → $162

66%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$481 → $162

66%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$482 → $168

65%

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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 $156.

📅 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

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4 hours 55 minutes, while connecting flights average 12 hours 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are frequent.

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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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 significantly to an average of $910. For bookings made 28-59 days out, the average price is approximately $479, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be more favorable than booking too far in advance.

A flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is generally considered a good deal if the price is $316 or less. Prices at or below this threshold are among the lowest 25% observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $450, while prices around $656 represent the higher end of typical fares.

Historically, April and May are typically the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles. In April, the median price for this route is around $203, and in May, it is approximately $251. March also offers relatively lower prices with a median of $280. These prices are considerably lower than 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: $257 - $355

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

Regular prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically range from 257 USD to 355 USD. The current lowest deal is 156 USD with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 31.

now $156

Low $257

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

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$388

$315

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$388

$336

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$305

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$260

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$199

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$158

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$483 → $158

67%

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$482 → $162

66%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$481 → $162

66%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$482 → $168

65%

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 $156.

📅 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

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights typically take 4 hours 55 minutes, while connecting flights average 12 hours 9 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are frequent.

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

81% AI deal score

$1,216

$957

Save $259

From DTW

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Los Angeles, United States

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$1,627

$1,314

Save $313

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 17

Los Angeles, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,627

$1,315

Save $312

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Business Class

From DTW

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Los Angeles, United States

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$1,574

$1,303

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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 below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 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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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

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 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

Oct 31

Nov 06

Oct 21

Oct 22

Oct 31

Nov 07

Nov 10

Nov 11

Nov 02

Oct 16

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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?