HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$51+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Detroit

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 December 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/2711:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:34 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/2811:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/57:07 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$273
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/2811:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Sun 4/57:50 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/28$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/2611:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$291
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:50 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/68:34 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$293
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Sat 1/312:20 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$311
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:50 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/57:07 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/27$313
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:02 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/19:46 amDTW - LAS
1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$327
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:59 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/26:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/299:20 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:50 amDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$336
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:59 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Thu 1/17:50 amDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/305:59 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/78:00 amDTW - LAX
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$340

Find flight deals from California to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flights.
Search Deals
From California to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals

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 December 28, 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

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

5:14 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop28h 06m

$146

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

7:20 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$152

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/21

11:18 am-12:35 am

1 stop10h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$168

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/30

5:40 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

9:01 am-4:41 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$178

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/31

9:35 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

10:07 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$179

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

9:01 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$181

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/14

9:45 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$194

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 2/5

9:45 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops17h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:14 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 54m

$196

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Fri 1/30

6:20 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

5:14 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 06m

$197

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 1/22

5:40 pm-4:30 am

1 stop7h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

9:01 am-4:41 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$200

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/27

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from California to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 December 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Detroit in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Detroit?

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 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

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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to DTT are scheduled on a Saturday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Detroit?

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Detroit?

    Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from California to Detroit in just under 7h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 31m. California and Detroit are separated by a distance of 1963 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $51 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $61 and JetBlue from $94 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 Ontario - 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 American Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (93%) or KLM (92%) 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 $100. On average you can expect to pay $673. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $139.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from California to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Detroit?

Book flights to Detroit if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Port Huron

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Dallas/Fort Worth to O'Hare Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights
Baltimore to O'Hare Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Midway flights
Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl flights
Boston to O'Hare Intl flights
Denver to O'Hare Intl flights
Atlanta to O'Hare Intl flights
Sky Harbor Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl flights
Minneapolis to O'Hare Intl flights
Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit flights
Newark to Midway flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Midway flights
Seattle to O'Hare Intl flights
Atlanta to Midway flights
Austin to O'Hare Intl flights
Stewart to O'Hare Intl flights
Love Field to O'Hare Intl flights
Minneapolis to Midway flights
Charlotte to O'Hare Intl flights
Tampa to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Midway flights
Los Angeles to Detroit flights
George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl flights
Orlando to O'Hare Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit flights
Ontario to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Detroit flights
Dulles Intl to Midway flights
Raleigh to O'Hare Intl flights
Cleveland to O'Hare Intl flights
LaGuardia to Detroit flights
Miami to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Midway flights
Hobby to Midway flights
Hobby to O'Hare Intl flights
Boston to Midway flights
San Diego to O'Hare Intl flights
Love Field to Midway flights
San Francisco to Detroit flights
Fort Lauderdale to O'Hare Intl flights
Orlando to Midway flights
Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights
Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl flights

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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.