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$89+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTT - LAX)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$316

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/231:45 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/25:30 amLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$171
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/1812:18 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2512:49 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/233:28 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Wed 8/276:45 amLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$261
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:05 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop26h 36mSun Country Air
Sat 7/511:50 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/126:25 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Mon 7/1412:25 amLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/9$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:30 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 9/3010:55 amLAX - DTW
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:00 amDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1312:40 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$319

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Los Angeles 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

1:45 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

5:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$171

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/28

12:53 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

7:45 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$253

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

5:05 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop26h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

11:55 pm-9:11 am

1 stop6h 16m

$285

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

6:25 am-8:10 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

12:25 am-7:54 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$299

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/25

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

10:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$302

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

3:51 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

3:30 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 14m

$304

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

4:51 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

3:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 25m

$318

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/6

10:49 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

12:10 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 13m

$319

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/20

6:44 pm-6:18 am

1 stop14h 34m

$89

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/4

10:05 am-4:41 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 DTT to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to Los Angeles have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Los Angeles. 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 Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 23 flights from All airports to Los Angeles, all of which are around 4h 51m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Los Angeles.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $171, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Sun Country Air. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $89 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 Sun Country Air and Southwest, with prices starting from $143 and $154, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles are KLM (95%), China Southern (91%) and LATAM Airlines (88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $95. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for $137 on average our data indicates $1,785 when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles 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 Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Detroit to Los Angeles

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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