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$64+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:43 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/299:35 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:43 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/291:16 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:50 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$322
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmORD - LAX
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Mon 1/126:26 amLAX - ORD
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$323
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amORD - LAX
2 stops40h 46mFrontier
Mon 1/53:08 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop17h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:39 pmORD - LAS
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Fri 1/93:42 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$331
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:34 pmORD - ONT
1 stop13h 19mFrontier
Mon 1/126:00 amONT - ORD
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amORD - LAS
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Sat 1/109:00 amLAS - ORD
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:27 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Thu 1/83:42 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/27$337
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:50 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Mon 1/56:30 amLAS - DTW
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$339
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:50 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Thu 1/112:59 amLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$342
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/303:27 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Sat 1/103:33 pmLAS - ORD
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$344

Find flight deals from Michigan to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$221 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Michigan to California.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/16

8:58 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

12:56 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$161

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$162

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

8:45 pm-5:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$166

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:20 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Diego

Thu 3/19

8:00 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:55 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 58m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$174

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $82). Flying from Michigan to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 MI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to California flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Michigan to California, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,211 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to California?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Michigan to California in just under 4h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 02m. The distance from Michigan to California is about 1719 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $56 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $59 and Frontier from $65 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $82). Flying from Michigan to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 9 airlines flying from Michigan to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$123Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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