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$59+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$90 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:40 amDTW - SNA
Nonstop4h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/2412:24 pmSNA - DTW
Nonstop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9$108
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Tue 8/59:53 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop15h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/109:41 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9$140
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Sun 8/179:20 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/1910:43 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/10$145
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:53 pmDTW - BUR
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/137:00 amBUR - DTW
1 stop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9$157
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/299:59 amDTW - SMF
1 stop11h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/236:30 amSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/8$158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:45 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/67:58 amOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:24 amDTW - ONT
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/912:22 pmONT - DTW
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:30 amDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/911:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/8$180
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Mon 9/88:05 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/1510:44 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9$181
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Sat 8/99:59 amDTW - SAN
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/137:01 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/10$181
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Sun 7/136:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Tue 7/156:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/9$186
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Wed 10/17:20 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/88:35 amLAS - DTW
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/8$187

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/24

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$108

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/5

9:53 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

9:41 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$140

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

9:20 pm-8:14 am

1 stop13h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/19

10:43 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 02m

$145

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

9:53 pm-7:25 am

1 stop12h 32m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$157

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

9:59 am-6:27 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/23

6:30 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$158

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

6:45 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

7:58 am-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$167

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

6:24 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 08m

Ontario

Sat 8/9

12:22 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$173

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

1:17 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/19

7:56 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 04m

$177

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

7:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

Oakland

Tue 9/9

11:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$180

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

8:05 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

San Jose

Mon 9/15

10:44 pm-3:46 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 11, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 11, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to California?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to California. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $87 and $92 on Southwest and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California on time: ITA Airways (91%), China Eastern (89%), LATAM Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,337 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $119.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Detroit to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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