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$70+ Cheap flights from California to Detroit (DTT)

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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$70
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 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 June 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/176:45 amSNA - DTW
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/219:59 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$143
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/94:22 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop10h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1610:00 amDTW - BUR
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$144
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Tue 7/89:38 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/159:53 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$156
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/812:56 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/119:53 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/16$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/1112:20 amLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/198:44 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$166
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 8/108:21 amLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 07mFrontier
Fri 8/1510:08 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 7/106:00 amLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/129:59 amDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/122:24 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/119:02 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$186
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/239:53 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/48:31 pmSNA - DTW
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/129:59 amDTW - SNA
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$196
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 7/912:59 amONT - DTW
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Mon 7/146:00 amDTW - ONT
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/15$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:57 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 55mFrontier
Sun 6/2912:18 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$200

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/17

6:45 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/21

9:59 am-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$143

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 9/9

4:22 pm-5:58 am

1 stop10h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$144

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/8

9:38 pm-7:04 am

1 stop6h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/15

9:53 pm-8:28 am

1 stop13h 35m

$156

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/8

12:56 pm-4:52 am

1 stop12h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

9:53 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$157

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/11

12:20 am-7:04 am

Nonstop3h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/19

8:44 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop29h 43m

$166

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/10

8:21 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/15

10:08 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$175

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop15h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

9:59 am-8:16 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$183

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

2:24 pm-7:00 am

1 stop13h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

9:02 am-10:56 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$186

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 7/14

6:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/23

9:53 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 43m

$191

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/4

8:31 pm-6:56 am

1 stop7h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

9:59 am-9:21 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$196

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Best time to book a flight from California to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from California to Detroit 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 CA to DTT?

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 June 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Detroit, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Detroit

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 June 16, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,500 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Detroit one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $70 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $88 and American Airlines from $108 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Detroit?

    The most popular route from California to Detroit is Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You may also consider San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Detroit consider choosing LATAM Airlines (91%), Virgin Atlantic (89%) or KLM (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Detroit is $94. On average you can expect to pay $921. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $137.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from California to Detroit 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 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$283Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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