$70+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 July 28, 2025.
Round-trip from | $137 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $70 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $339 |
Good round-trip deal | $193 or less |
Good one-way deal | $135 or less |
Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit
Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to DetroitExplore 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 July 28, 2025.
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 July 28, 2025.
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Price
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Wed 8/20
6:45 am-3:46 pm
1 stop6h 01m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 8/26
9:20 pm-11:09 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Wed 10/1
1:37 pm-10:54 am
1 stop18h 17m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 10/8
6:00 am-1:18 pm
1 stop10h 18m
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Tue 8/5
6:15 am-4:20 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/2
9:20 pm-11:09 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Thu 10/23
5:30 am-12:56 pm
Nonstop4h 26m
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Sat 8/2
2:24 pm-6:15 am
1 stop12h 51m
Los AngelesDetroit
LAX - DTW
LAXDTW
Los Angeles
Wed 8/13
9:28 pm-8:50 am
1 stop8h 22m
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.
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 July 25, 2025.
Booking 62 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 July 28, 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 19% 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 July 20, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Detroit flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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 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 July 28, 2025.
The most flights from LAX to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 67% 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: 3h 12m.
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 1h 15m.
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 July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.
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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 July 28, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$123 | Average$254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$392 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$270 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$388 | Average$563 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |