Cheap flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from $44
This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 18 days in advance, which can save you up to 16% on flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 18 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $426. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $521.
What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
February can be a great time to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California with a flight ticket averaging about $417. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $158. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (CA - DTW)?
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.
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Price
San FranciscoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
mié. 11/1
1 stop9h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 11/7
1 stop15h 16m
Los AngelesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
sáb. 10/21
1 stop7h 20m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 10/24
1 stop9h 54m
Los AngelesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
mié. 10/18
2 stops13h 24m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 10/24
Nonstop5h 05m
Los AngelesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
mié. 11/1
2 stops12h 40m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 11/7
Nonstop5h 05m
Los AngelesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
sáb. 10/21
Nonstop4h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 10/24
1 stop9h 38m
San DiegoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
vie. 10/27
1 stop12h 20m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
sáb. 11/11
1 stop15h 21m
San FranciscoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
sáb. 11/4
1 stop7h 03m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
sáb. 11/11
1 stop9h 39m
San FranciscoDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
mar. 10/24
1 stop15h 19m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 12/5
2 stops27h 00m
Sacramento IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SMF - DTW
SMFDTW
Sacramento Intl
mié. 11/1
1 stop9h 56m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 11/7
1 stop9h 58m
Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Frontier 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.
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Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Reviews
Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about California to Detroit flights.
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.
Can I find flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $105.
Are there nonstop flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $136.
Are there last-minute flights available from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday.
How many flights depart from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on average per day?
16 flight departures from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 6% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 31% of flight departures
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 7h 20m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $88. The distance from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1986 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 Ontario - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County as they are the most popular.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
When booking a flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.
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 China Eastern (94%), Air France (91%) and China Southern (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 $76. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $847 when flying from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
What does LAX to DTW mean?
LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT).
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| 27%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 47%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 11%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 15%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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