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$56+ Cheap flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTW
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2025.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/1110:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/149:40 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$127
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/1210:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/159:40 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$128
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/1110:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/159:40 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/1110:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$132
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/1210:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:37 amDTW - LAS
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/267:11 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Thu 1/17:50 amDTW - BUR
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$138
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/115:07 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop20h 12mFrontier
Sun 12/146:12 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop18h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/126:00 amLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Mon 1/59:37 amDTW - LAS
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/1210:03 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:12 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$144
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/45:07 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop20h 12mFrontier
Sun 12/712:47 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/246:00 pmONT - DTW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Fri 1/94:43 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$152
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/116:00 amLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/159:40 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$156

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 November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Super.com)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/5

6:57 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

4:43 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$147

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Wed 12/24

6:00 pm-6:54 am

1 stop9h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

12:29 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$158

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

11:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

7:15 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$170

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

10:02 pm-4:59 am

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

7:50 am-9:44 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$172

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-9:02 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:15 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$179

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/6

10:02 pm-4:59 am

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

9:01 am-10:41 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$187

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

10:58 pm-11:40 am

1 stop9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

12:20 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

$188

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/15

10:03 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

5:58 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$190

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

10:03 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

7:50 am-9:44 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$196

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$207

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 November 21, 2025.

When flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to DTW are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    A quick flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 9h 34m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. The distance from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $68. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, 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?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County as they are the most popular.

  • 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 KLM (100%), Virgin Atlantic (95%) and Spirit Airlines (94%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $152 on average, our data indicates $699 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Detroit

Discover the top 7 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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