$154+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Jul 15 — Jul 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los AngelesExplore 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 15, 2026.
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 15, 2026.
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/277:05 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/28:45 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop11h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$264
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:00 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 15m
JetBlue
Wed 9/2310:20 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop10h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/11![JetBlue logo]()
$269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/48:52 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1110:10 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$270
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/288:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/410:59 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$274
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 9/19:48 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop11h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/11![JetBlue logo]()
$277
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2511:03 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$278
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$279
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/298:52 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1110:10 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$280
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Tue 8/252:58 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:15 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$283
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/175:30 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 23m
JetBlue
Tue 10/208:25 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop11h 56m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/12![JetBlue logo]()
$286
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:01 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$287
Best flights from Detroit to Los AngelesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:49 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Tue 9/85:30 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$549
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:01 am
DTW
- LAX
2 stops16h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/23:40 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop10h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$568
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:40 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Sun 9/2710:45 pm
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 8/213:50 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/296:00 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/13![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/248:59 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 47m
Delta
Wed 7/295:30 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:27 am
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
Delta
Mon 8/176:00 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:30 am
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Delta
Sat 10/34:08 pm
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:30 am
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Delta
Sun 10/113:36 pm
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/308:59 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 47m
Delta
Tue 8/410:40 pm
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 10/912:40 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop5h 06m
Delta
Thu 10/153:36 pm
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 9/288:40 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Sun 10/46:00 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/82:14 pm
DTW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 41m
Delta
Tue 7/147:15 am
LAX
- DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$599
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Los AngelesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles. Data last updated June 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles. Data last updated June 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:56 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 59m
JetBlue
Sat 7/46:00 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop9h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/10![JetBlue logo]()
$269
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:01 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$287
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:56 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/611:00 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$288
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:01 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop20h 04m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/32:56 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/56:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/97:51 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop25h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/228:25 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$298
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$279
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/228:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Tue 7/286:30 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop21h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/288:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/410:59 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$274
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/298:52 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1110:10 pm
LAX
- DTW
1 stop12h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$280
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/298:52 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Wed 8/510:00 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/3010:37 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/410:59 am
LAX
- DTW
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
One-way flights from Detroit to Los AngelesSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:15 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$154
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/124:10 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop10h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/12![JetBlue logo]()
$156
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:45 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop28h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:34 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop27h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/288:30 am
DTW
- LAX
1 stop14h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/315:40 pm
DTW
- LAX
2 stops33h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 8/116:10 am
DTW
- LAX
2 stops21h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/48:52 am
DTW
- LAX
2 stops18h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 7/207:44 pm
DTW
- LAX
1 stop20h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14![Frontier logo]()
$167
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 June 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $264 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $154 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $489 |
Good round-trip deal | $549 or less |
Good one-way deal | $378 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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/1
12:49 pm-2:34 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 9/8
5:30 am-1:02 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
$549
Quickest round-trip
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/23
8:40 pm-10:22 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sun 9/27
10:45 pm-6:03 am
Nonstop4h 18m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/21
3:50 pm-5:33 pm
Nonstop4h 43m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 8/29
6:00 am-1:28 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/24
8:59 pm-10:46 pm
Nonstop4h 47m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Wed 7/29
5:30 am-12:56 pm
Nonstop4h 26m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/12
8:27 am-10:10 am
Nonstop4h 43m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mon 8/17
6:00 am-1:28 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 9/26
8:30 am-10:14 am
Nonstop4h 44m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 10/3
4:08 pm-11:31 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 10/4
8:30 am-10:14 am
Nonstop4h 44m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sun 10/11
3:36 pm-11:06 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 7/30
8:59 pm-10:46 pm
Nonstop4h 47m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 8/4
10:40 pm-6:05 am
Nonstop4h 25m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/9
12:40 pm-2:46 pm
Nonstop5h 06m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thu 10/15
3:36 pm-11:06 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$549
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 9/28
8:40 pm-10:22 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sun 10/4
6:00 am-1:23 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
$549
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- 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Booking 82 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 $270). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 June 15, 2026.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
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 June 13, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.
How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 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 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $193.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 31m.
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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 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$138 | Average$286 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$230 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$316 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$339 | Average$580 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$353 | Average$538 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |