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$69+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (DTW - LAX)

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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles are usually found in May or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 febrero 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
mar. 2/189:08 pmDTW - LAX
2 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines
vie. 3/710:08 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
jue. 2/275:37 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/110:35 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
dom. 4/274:12 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
mié. 4/3011:05 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop13h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$149

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DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 2/18

9:08 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Los Angeles

vie. 3/7

10:08 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 22m

$134

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/27

5:37 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/1

10:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 00m

$140

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 4/27

4:12 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Los Angeles

lun. 5/5

10:53 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$149

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/14

8:45 pm-6:49 am

1 stop13h 04m

$69

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/22

3:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 50m

$71

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/10

3:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$165

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 6/26

7:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$175

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/10

4:49 pm-8:29 am

2 stops18h 40m

$183

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/4

9:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$247

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 2/11

10:03 am-9:32 pm

3 stops38h 29m

$268

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

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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 January 31, 2025.

Booking 20 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 febrero 6, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% 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 February 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 febrero 6, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 febrero 6, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 16 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles offered by 7 different airlines.

  • 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 $134 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $149. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles for 54% 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?

    $69 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $71 and $165, 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: ITA Airways (88%), Spirit Airlines (83%), China Southern( 81%).

  • 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 $67. On average you can expect to pay $1,267. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $83.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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