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$61+ Cheap flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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LAX — DTW
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from California to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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From California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from California to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/411:55 amLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1510:07 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$138
This Flybillet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Flybillet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1611:02 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/201:43 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$139
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Fri 7/258:21 amLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
Mon 7/2810:08 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$162
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Thu 5/298:36 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/39:22 amDTW - BUR
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$165
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Thu 5/2911:51 amOAK - DTW
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/29:22 amDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$177
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Wed 5/2112:35 amLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/271:43 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop9h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$181
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Sat 5/108:05 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$182
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Sat 5/36:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop28h 13mFrontier
Mon 5/59:58 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop22h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$188
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Sat 5/244:27 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/279:22 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
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Wed 6/118:08 amSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/169:37 amDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
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Sat 5/246:52 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/279:22 amDTW - SAN
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$195
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Wed 6/46:30 amONT - DTW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Tue 6/107:00 amDTW - ONT
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$196

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Detroit 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

11:55 am-6:54 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

10:07 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$138

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/16

11:02 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

1:43 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$139

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/25

8:21 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

10:08 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$162

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 5/29

8:36 pm-5:23 am

1 stop5h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

9:22 am-9:58 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$165

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/29

11:51 am-5:23 am

1 stop14h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

9:22 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$177

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

12:35 am-10:07 am

1 stop6h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

1:43 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$181

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

9:59 am-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/8

8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$182

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

2:28 pm-6:56 am

1 stop13h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

12:18 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$188

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

4:27 pm-5:23 am

1 stop9h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

9:22 am-9:17 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$191

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 6/11

8:08 am-6:54 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

9:37 am-6:26 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from California to Detroit

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 CA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Detroit. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Detroit have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 into for flights to Detroit from California?

    For a flight from California to Detroit, you will be flying into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are LATAM Airlines (90%), China Southern (90%) and Virgin Atlantic (89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $87. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $111 on average our data indicates $894 when flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Detroit 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 California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 California to Detroit

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Detroit. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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