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$113+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTT - LAX)

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DTT — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:10 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/318:34 amDTW - LAX
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/111:38 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:08 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:29 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
Wed 1/73:42 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop29h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Thu 12/256:34 amLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$232
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Tue 12/308:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - LAX
2 stops37h 14mFrontier
Tue 1/63:42 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/99:17 amLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/10$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:22 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/63:42 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:29 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:20 amLAX - DTW
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$240
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:02 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:07 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop9h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$242

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles.

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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

8:40 pm-9:01 am

1 stop9h 21m

$300

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

11:54 am-1:36 pm

1 stop28h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

10:45 pm-11:07 am

1 stop9h 22m

$302

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/6

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$353

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

8:15 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$354

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

5:15 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

6:00 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$355

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops28h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

5:53 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$364

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

5:15 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$374

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

5:15 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

6:00 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$374

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

8:40 pm-9:01 am

1 stop9h 21m

$379

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-9:02 am

2 stops18h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

4:00 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$383

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

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 Detroit to Los Angeles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

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 December 5, 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 50 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $103). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% 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 December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday 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 December 12, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

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

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

New Orleans (MSY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

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

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 44m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Los Angeles 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 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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles 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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 17 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.

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

    Airlines like JetBlue, Frontier, and Alaska Airlines fly from Detroit to Los Angeles in about 8h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 48m. There are 1974 mi between Detroit and Los Angeles. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $112, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles for 61% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $63 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $87 and $93, 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 EL AL (100%), China Eastern (98%) and LATAM Airlines (94%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for $109 on average, our data indicates $741 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $103). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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