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 were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their trip.

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

A direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles typically has a duration of 4 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 10 hours and 31 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 3178 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can significantly extend travel time.

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

Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable deals for this route appear regularly. Travelers have a good chance of finding affordable options when planning their trip. It is advisable to monitor prices consistently to take advantage of these frequent opportunities.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are significantly below the typical level. Over the last 90 days, only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $316–$656, with a median of $450.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles, April stands out with a median fare of $203. Following closely, May offers a median of $251, and March presents a median of $280. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Detroit to Los Angeles takes about 4h 55m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is considerably longer at 12h 9m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3178 km.

For direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, only 4.4% of recent fares over the past 90 days were non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Los Angeles

Regular price: $226 - $325

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 $226 to $325. The current lowest deal is $224 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 26.

now $224

Low $226

High $325

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$271

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$260

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$271

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$271

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$266

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$272

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$537 → $250

53%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$526 → $259

51%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$573 → $308

46%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

$549 → $296

46%

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 $224.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 12h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $224 from Detroit to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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 ~$178

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)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~$262

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

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$1,875

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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 be considerably cheaper than those found further in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $316. The median price for this route over the same period was $450. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $656 or less. Therefore, aiming for prices below the $316 threshold is advisable for securing a favorable fare.

Historically, April, May, and March have offered the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. April typically has a median price of $203, while May follows with a median of $251. March also presents competitive pricing, with a median of $280. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $450, making these months opportune for finding more affordable travel.

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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: $226 - $325

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 $226 to $325. The current lowest deal is $224 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 26.

now $224

Low $226

High $325

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Los Angeles

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$271

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$260

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$271

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$271

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$266

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Los Angeles

Detroit (DTW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$272

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 7

$537 → $250

53%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$526 → $259

51%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$573 → $308

46%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

$549 → $296

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles