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$104+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LAX - 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTW
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/124:56 pmLAX - DTW
2 stops19h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1610:42 amDTW - LAX
2 stops26h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1012:59 amLAX - DTW
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1611:03 amDTW - LAX
1 stop25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 11/1212:59 amLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/249:18 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/25$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/144:56 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop13h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1610:42 amDTW - LAX
2 stops26h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/1212:59 amLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/149:39 pmDTW - LAX
2 stops29h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/245:33 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:03 amDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/202:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Thu 11/275:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$206
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Mon 11/1012:59 amLAX - DTW
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2010:29 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/1712:59 amLAX - DTW
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/234:54 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/410:39 pmLAX - DTW
2 stops14h 40mFrontier
Sun 12/75:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$210
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Sat 12/62:16 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/89:59 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$211

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

10:32 am-11:11 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

9:18 am-6:56 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$233

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

5:41 pm-11:23 am

2 stops20h 42m

$411

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

1:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

4:53 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$431

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

6:25 pm-5:21 am

1 stop7h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

7:13 am-9:14 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$461

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

6:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

5:41 pm-9:21 am

2 stops18h 40m

$483

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

11:35 am-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

4:51 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$484

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

7:40 am-5:20 am

1 stop18h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$512

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/2

7:40 am-5:20 am

1 stop18h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$512

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 12/18

12:25 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

5:49 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 39m

$519

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:18 am-8:22 am

1 stop18h 04m

$110

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June 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 LAX to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
LAX

For quicker security, use the Tom Bradley International Terminal; it often has shorter lines during morning and midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

Use the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) for a quick, comfortable ride to downtown with free Wi-Fi and charging ports.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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 October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Matt,Sep 2023

LAX - DAL

The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Los Angeles, then you need to book flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. There are 15 flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Los Angeles are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

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

    Departing from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 9h 39m. The distance from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $116, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing KLM (100%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or LATAM Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $731, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $110. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $141.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $99). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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