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$65+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 7/223:40 pm
ONT
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DTW
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Wed 7/298:52 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$210
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/223:40 pm
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop12h 41m
Frontier
Mon 7/278:52 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 6/36:00 am
ONT
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DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Thu 6/48:52 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop25h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$234
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 8/1310:49 am
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop22h 45m
Frontier
Tue 8/187:45 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop29h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/2810:07 pm
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Tue 6/27:53 pm
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop6h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Sat 7/1810:49 am
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Sat 8/88:52 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 7/812:21 am
LAS
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 00m
Frontier
Thu 7/168:01 pm
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop6h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:31 pm
LAX
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DTW
1 stop28h 28m
Frontier
Tue 6/28:20 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop18h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/38:06 pm
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop19h 37m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:20 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop9h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$240
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2910:07 pm
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Tue 6/28:52 am
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$240
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/126:00 am
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop27h 46m
Frontier
Tue 7/288:51 am
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop9h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/110:07 pm
LAS
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DTW
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Thu 6/47:53 pm
DTW
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LAS
1 stop6h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$241

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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/9

5:50 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

6:40 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$315

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/4

5:50 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

4:35 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$318

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/4

10:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/10

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$329

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/26

2:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

12:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$348

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

5:36 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

12:25 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$349

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/29

5:50 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

10:30 am-7:44 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$356

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

11:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

10:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$369

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 7/13

5:05 pm-5:12 am

1 stop9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

12:20 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$369

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/3

9:59 am-5:01 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

8:40 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$369

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 8/4

1:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

3:35 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from California to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Detroit?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Detroit, you should look to book at least 47 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 California to Detroit?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $303). Flying from California to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 May 16, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Detroit in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Detroit flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 May 16, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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?

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from California to Detroit in just under 3h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 33m. California and Detroit are separated by a distance of 1744 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 $58 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $60 and JetBlue from $105 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 San Diego - 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 (94%), Delta (85%) or Aeromexico (83%) 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 $149. On average you can expect to pay $1,025. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $194.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $303). Flying from California to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Detroit

Discover the top 7 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$323Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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