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DTW — LAX
May 1 — May 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to 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

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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$291

Good round-trip deal

$325 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 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. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles.

Find flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

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 April 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/298:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Thu 5/78:59 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop12h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/298:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:30 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:30 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.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
Frontier
Sat 5/96:30 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2512:40 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 4/306:15 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop25h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/110:27 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Thu 5/78:59 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$174
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 5/410:27 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Sat 5/96:30 am
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop27h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$178
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/148:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Tue 4/2111:00 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/117:45 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Sat 5/29:04 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/288:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Sat 5/29:04 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/298:00 am
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/2611:21 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:27 pm
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Mon 4/2711:00 pm
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$186

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 1, 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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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

8:50 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

5:35 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$399
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

8:50 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

10:35 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:50 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

7:15 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

6:50 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

5:35 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:50 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

5:35 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

9:55 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

7:15 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$399

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

9:15 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$435

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

6:35 am-1:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

10:40 am-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$438

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

7:08 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

11:20 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$448

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles in April.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 1, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% 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 28, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

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 April 1, 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 52m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 19 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 Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles is about 1974 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 $89. On average you can expect to pay $726. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $195.

  • 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$298Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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