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$76+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTW
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
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 October 7, 2025.

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Tue 12/21:48 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/49:30 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/6$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:27 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/17:59 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/6$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Tue 10/284:44 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/44:10 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop18h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$148
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:16 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:35 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$152
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Thu 11/1310:30 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/177:09 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/7$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:59 amLAS - DTW
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/317:59 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$158
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Wed 12/31:48 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/58:22 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/6$160
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:27 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/307:59 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/5$161
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:30 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/175:14 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Thu 11/612:59 amLAS - DTW
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/107:09 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:44 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/87:53 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/5$166
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Tue 11/45:30 amLAX - DTW
1 stop14h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1210:17 amDTW - LAX
2 stops16h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/6$172

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 October 7, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$135
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One-way from

$76
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Popular in

March

Cheapest in

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Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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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 October 7, 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

Tue 10/28

4:44 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

4:10 pm-7:26 am

1 stop18h 16m

$148

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/20

12:59 am-11:22 pm

1 stop19h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

7:55 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$190

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/6

10:30 pm-5:28 am

Nonstop3h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

9:15 pm-8:02 am

1 stop13h 47m

$190

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-3:47 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

7:55 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$192

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/30

10:27 pm-5:28 am

Nonstop4h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

8:05 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$194

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 11/6

5:42 pm-5:28 am

1 stop8h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

7:09 am-4:47 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$213

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 11/4

1:30 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops30h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

9:53 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$223

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

1:31 pm-5:28 am

1 stop12h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

7:09 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$225

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 11/6

11:53 am-5:28 am

1 stop14h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

9:53 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$229

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Wed 11/5

8:45 am-5:16 pm

2 stops29h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

9:53 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop23h 56m

$232

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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 $161). 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 October 7, 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 October 7, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 4h 05m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $148. 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 $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, 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 (91%) and Spirit Airlines (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 $104. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $151 on average, our data indicates $636 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 $161). 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 October 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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