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$52+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTW
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$52
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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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 January 7, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:11 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Wed 2/188:30 amDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$104
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/39:35 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/107:20 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/309:45 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop21h 19mFrontier
Mon 2/25:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$110
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/79:35 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/117:20 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/236:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Wed 2/258:30 amDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/511:49 amSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 1/318:00 amLAS - DTW
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/77:20 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$126
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/208:35 amSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Fri 2/276:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop21h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/69:35 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/87:20 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/66:00 amLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/2211:49 amSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Mon 1/265:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/66:20 amONT - DTW
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Sun 2/85:14 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$134

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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 January 7, 2026.
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

Tue 2/3

9:35 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:20 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$110

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/7

9:35 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:20 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$111

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 1/30

9:45 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop21h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:14 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 54m

$124

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/7

7:07 am-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$133

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Thu 2/19

2:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$138

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

12:59 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

5:26 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$144

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-10:59 am

1 stop25h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

11:54 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$151

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

9:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

9:01 am-10:41 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$165

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/5

12:22 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop24h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$165

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/13

9:35 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:15 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$169

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 January 7, 2026.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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 January 3, 2026.

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. Sunday mornings 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 January 7, 2026.

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).

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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 3h 55m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $110. The distance from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1744 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $51. 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?

    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 American Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (89%) and Virgin Atlantic (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $86 on average, our data indicates $756 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $173). 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 California to Detroit

Discover the top 8 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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