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$70+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LAX - DTW)

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LAX — DTW
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or October, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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. 11% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit
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Sun 8/314:40 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/61:13 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$130

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LAX - DTW

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Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

9:20 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$137

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

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Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

1:37 pm-10:54 am

1 stop18h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$181

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

9:20 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$189

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

5:30 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$70

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LAX - DTW

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Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

2:24 pm-6:15 am

1 stop12h 51m

$105

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Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

9:28 pm-8:50 am

1 stop8h 22m

$113

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

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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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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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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 July 25, 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 46 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 July 28, 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 19% 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 July 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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 Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Philadelphia (PHL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $175.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 12m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

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 23 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 19m is how long a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $128, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 62% 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 (89%), Virgin Atlantic (88%) or Spirit Airlines (85%) 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 $685, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $60. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $108.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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