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$103+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit (LAX - 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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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 (DTT). 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flights.
From Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT).

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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 November 6, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Wed 12/1710:10 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/309:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/210:08 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/209:05 amLAX - DTW
2 stops30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2810:29 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/213:22 pmLAX - DTW
2 stops35h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2310:29 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/229:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/249:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/1710:10 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/126:15 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/219:54 pmLAX - DTW
2 stops17h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/29:34 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/236:44 amLAX - DTW
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:59 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/137:48 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop13h 10mFrontier
Mon 11/175:14 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/2310:39 amLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/39:34 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$223
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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
Fri 11/285:45 amDTW - LAX
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/510:35 amLAX - DTW
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/87:42 pmDTW - LAX
3 stops29h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$225

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Detroit that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Detroit

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Price

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

5:59 pm-4:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

9:22 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$274

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

7:48 pm-11:58 am

1 stop13h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/16

9:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 30m

$292

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

5:33 pm-6:05 am

1 stop9h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

1:17 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$318

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

6:44 am-12:50 am

1 stop15h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

10:29 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$318

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 11/20

10:40 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

9:18 am-11:33 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$334

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

9:36 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

7:12 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$360

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

1:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

8:35 am-10:55 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$399

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

11:59 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

4:10 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$411

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

11:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

6:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$429

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

9:36 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

4:10 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

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

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 31, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 November 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Detroit flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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 Los Angeles to Detroit

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 November 6, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

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

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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: 6h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, 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 0h 53m.

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 November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Los Angeles 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 9 flights from Los Angeles to All airports, all of which are around 4h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Detroit in 8h. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Detroit is about 1974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $116. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $121 and $168, respectively. Frontier is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Detroit on time: KLM (100%), Virgin Atlantic (96%), LATAM Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $699 when flying from Los Angeles to Detroit.

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (average of $99). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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