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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $177 and $320 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $120 on Spirit Airlines (Aug 31-Sep 6).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 56m.

Question 2

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

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Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $161.

Question 3

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Detroit to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $177 and $320 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $120 on Spirit Airlines (Aug 31-Sep 6).

Question 4

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

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Philadelphia (PHL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Los Angeles?

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Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 40m.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles round-trip?

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Spirit Airlines, at $120, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Los Angeles.. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles for 57% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 7

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

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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 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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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 $326). 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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles

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The most flights from DTT to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $55. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for $108 on average our data indicates $2,148 when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles.

Question 14

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles are Spirit Airlines (94%), ITA Airways (92%) and China Eastern (90%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

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The most popular airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles are American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 16

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

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Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

Question 17

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 109% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $254 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $425.

Question 18

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Los Angeles. Flights to Los Angeles from Detroit in January are about $281 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $138.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to LAX?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

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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 43m 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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Round-trip from	$120 (CheapOair)
One-way from	$70 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$299
Good round-trip deal	$169 or less
Good one-way deal	$128 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$89	Average$192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$127	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$241	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$295	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Southwest	Cheapest$318	Average$521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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