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$92+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (DTW - 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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 March 20, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/97:55 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop19h 21m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:59 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/289:18 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/127:00 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop10h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/77:55 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop19h 21m
Frontier
Sun 5/106:30 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/219:18 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/2512:24 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop19h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/288:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:55 pm
LAX
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/97:55 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1111:55 pm
LAX
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/110:27 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop27h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:00 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop10h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/58:52 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop12h 23m
Frontier
Thu 5/78:59 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$207
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:32 pm
DTW
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2011:00 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 5/66:20 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Sat 5/99:40 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/66:32 pm
DTW
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/144:07 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/163:46 pm
DTW
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1611:00 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop16h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$214

Find flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

3:46 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:55 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$247

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

7:08 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

9:35 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

3:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

7:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$414

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

6:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

7:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$428

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/10

6:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops8h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

8:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops10h 20m

$438

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

6:59 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

9:35 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$449

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

6:30 am-8:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/6

5:30 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$548

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/12

4:59 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

5:30 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$549

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

6:50 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/19

3:36 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$549
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

8:50 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

10:35 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$569

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 DTW 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 March 20, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

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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 March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,481 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,537 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,303 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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?

    To fly from Detroit to Los Angeles, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX). Nonstop flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 4h 52m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 22 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in 4h 52m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles is about 1974 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $113 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $125 and $236 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $68 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (88%), Korean Air (81%), Delta( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is $82. On average you can expect to pay $744. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $204.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$298Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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