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$69+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$124
(Priceline)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:25 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Mon 10/205:41 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Sat 11/84:42 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/187:25 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Mon 10/209:31 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$133
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:59 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/235:19 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$133
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:05 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/161:42 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$133
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/36:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Sat 10/115:41 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/310:43 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Fri 11/79:12 amLAS - ORD
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$134
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/310:42 amORD - LAX
1 stop15h 45mFrontier
Sun 10/56:35 amLAX - ORD
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$135
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/910:43 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Mon 11/1010:58 pmLAS - ORD
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/297:03 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/112:55 amLAS - MDW
1 stop6h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 12/98:30 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1112:50 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/51:03 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Fri 10/1012:59 amLAS - ORD
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$137

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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 September 17, 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

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

7:45 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

San Diego

Mon 11/3

10:30 pm-4:34 am

Nonstop4h 04m

$133

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

8:20 am-10:46 am

Nonstop4h 26m

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:53 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$153

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

3:50 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:10 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$153

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

8:10 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$153

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/27

6:50 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/29

9:35 am-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$159

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

7:37 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/1

2:37 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$159

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

8:59 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

1:41 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$175

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:59 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

5:49 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$175

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

8:49 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

San Diego

Tue 11/25

5:31 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$175

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

8:20 am-10:46 am

Nonstop4h 26m

San Diego

Tue 12/2

12:45 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $246). Flying from Michigan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to California as you normally would.

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines can get you from Michigan to California in just under 4h 26m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Michigan to California is about 1719 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $76 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $80 and Spirit Airlines from $81 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $246). Flying from Michigan to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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