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$118+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Sat 1/179:51 amLAX - DTW
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3010:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:10 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop29h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/299:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:10 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/2412:41 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Mon 1/52:22 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop28h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Sat 1/109:57 amLAX - DTW
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/2010:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:38 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/2310:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/299:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Thu 12/259:58 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/299:15 amLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$281

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$118
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 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 December 18, 2025.
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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Detroit

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

9:59 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

4:07 pm-6:05 am

1 stop10h 58m

$245

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

8:40 pm-9:06 am

1 stop9h 26m

$263

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

8:40 pm-9:26 am

1 stop9h 46m

$295

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

11:35 am-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$295

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:25 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

9:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$315

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

8:40 pm-9:06 am

1 stop9h 26m

$324

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:25 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

9:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$326

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

6:25 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

7:55 am-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$326

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

6:30 am-4:43 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$333

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

2:15 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$342

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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 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 74 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $103). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% 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 December 13, 2025.

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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
China Eastern

China Eastern's economy class offers decent seats but average in-flight food and entertainment.


China Eastern's business class features staggered mini-suites with individual doors for more privacy.

Read more about China EasternBy John Walton
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for working on a laptop.


Spirit's Wi-Fi plans start small, ideal for streaming if booked ahead during ticket purchase.

Read more about Spirit AirlinesBy Daniel Scheffler
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, usually under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal, even without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about DTWBy Brandon Schultz
LAX

For LAX arrivals, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshares. Look for green signs to reach the offsite hub.

Read more about LAXBy Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on LAX

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on DTW

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    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 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 4h 51m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 8 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 11h 15m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or JetBlue 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 $112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $122 and $218 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles for 62% 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?

    $64 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: American Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), EL AL( 100%).

  • 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 $100. On average you can expect to pay $625. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $118.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $103). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$295Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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