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$100+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit (LAX - DTT)

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LAX — DTT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit

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 December 23, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/313:30 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Fri 1/27:50 amDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/259:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/259:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - LAX
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/311:11 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/259:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Fri 1/28:46 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/273:30 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/22$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/308:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Fri 1/28:46 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/265:59 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$286

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 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. 9% potential increase in price ($37 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 December 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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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 December 23, 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

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:55 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop17h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

10:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops17h 48m

$221

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

10:10 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

5:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$224

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

9:49 pm-5:12 am

Nonstop4h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:15 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$224

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

4:07 pm-10:08 pm

3 stops27h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

6:45 am-6:02 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$230

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

9:49 pm-5:12 am

Nonstop4h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

9:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 16m

$231

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

3:30 pm-6:54 am

1 stop12h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

7:51 am-7:21 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$238

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

9:49 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop4h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

6:14 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$249

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

10:03 pm-4:59 am

1 stop27h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:13 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$259

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

10:05 am-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$263

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:35 am-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$263

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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 December.
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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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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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 December 19, 2025.

Booking 45 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 December 23, 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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Detroit flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Detroit delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Detroit flights?

Over the last year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 December 23, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

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 19 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 4h 20m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Detroit is about 1974 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $112. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $115 and $168, respectively. Frontier is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $77 and $94, respectively.

  • 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: American Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (93%), KLM (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $135 on average, our data indicates $931 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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