
| Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars | 
|---|---|
| Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars | 
| Round-trip from | $130 (CheapOair) | 
| One-way from | $62 (Orbitz) | 
| Popular in | December | 
| Cheapest in | January | 
| Average price | $288 | 
| Good round-trip deal | $288 or less | 
| Good one-way deal | $188 or less | 
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
dim. 12/21
12:20 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop9h 55m
San Diego
sam. 1/10
10:52 am-8:09 pm
1 stop6h 17m
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
dim. 12/21
10:01 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop28h 58m
San Diego
jeu. 1/8
2:50 pm-11:25 am
2 stops17h 35m
DetroitBurbank
DTW - BUR
DTWBUR
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
jeu. 1/22
9:30 am-9:59 pm
1 stop15h 29m
Burbank Bob Hope
mer. 1/28
7:00 am-8:12 pm
1 stop10h 12m
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
jeu. 1/15
6:00 am-2:18 pm
1 stop11h 18m
Los Angeles
mer. 1/21
10:30 am-11:56 pm
1 stop10h 26m
DetroitBurbank
DTW - BUR
DTWBUR
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
jeu. 1/22
9:30 am-1:37 pm
1 stop7h 07m
Burbank Bob Hope
dim. 1/25
7:00 am-8:12 pm
1 stop10h 12m
DetroitBurbank
DTW - BUR
DTWBUR
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
ven. 12/12
9:40 am-3:24 pm
1 stop8h 44m
Burbank Bob Hope
lun. 12/15
7:17 pm-5:00 am
1 stop6h 43m
DetroitBurbank
DTW - BUR
DTWBUR
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lun. 12/22
7:50 am-6:16 pm
1 stop13h 26m
Burbank Bob Hope
lun. 12/29
7:11 pm-6:54 am
1 stop8h 43m
DetroitSacramento
DTW - SMF
DTWSMF
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
jeu. 12/4
9:59 pm-10:25 am
1 stop15h 26m
Sacramento Intl
lun. 12/8
7:41 pm-5:00 am
1 stop30h 19m
DetroitBurbank
DTW - BUR
DTWBUR
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer. 11/12
11:03 am-9:33 pm
1 stop13h 30m
Burbank Bob Hope
ven. 11/14
11:53 am-8:48 pm
1 stop5h 55m
DetroitLas Vegas
DTW - LAS
DTWLAS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
jeu. 11/27
6:05 am-1:55 pm
2 stops10h 50m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
jeu. 12/4
11:55 am-10:40 pm
2 stops7h 45m
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of $84). Flying from Detroit to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $134). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to California flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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Walter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
If you’re heading to the southern half of California then flying into LAX makes sense. The airport is the second busiest in the United States. It serves more than 87 million passengers every year. You’ll find the airport is southwest of the LA downtown area by about 18 miles. The land it covers totals about 3,500 acres. This airport services international flights from all over the world and is a portal for Americans traveling out to other countries, especially in Asia and Europe.
San Francisco International Airport is found in San Mateo County. It’s just south of central downtown San Francisco by 13 miles. This is another connection point for international flights going out or coming in across the Pacific Ocean. The airport is the second busiest on in the state.
Many of the stopovers from Detroit to San Francisco are in the same places as for LAX. You will also find a few in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, or even Newark.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$101 | Average$281 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$120 | Average$254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$485 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$267 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$501 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |