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$95+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTT - 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Mon 12/2
Mon 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 November 27, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$183
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$95
(CheapOair)
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 27, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/93:27 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/234:41 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$183
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/122:43 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/158:42 amLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/27$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/1212:49 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Sun 12/1510:35 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/26$198

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DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

3:42 pm-1:36 am

1 stop12h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:46 am-7:12 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$182

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/9

1:21 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

4:37 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$183

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/12

12:49 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/15

10:35 pm-9:44 am

1 stop8h 09m

$198

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

8:30 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

10:30 pm-5:53 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$199

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/4

10:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

9:35 pm-10:18 am

1 stop9h 43m

$302

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

10:10 am-10:07 am

1 stop26h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

11:59 pm-10:28 am

1 stop7h 29m

$331

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/11

6:08 am-8:16 am

Nonstop5h 08m

$95

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/13

9:08 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$96

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/1

3:38 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$109

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

7:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$168

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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 November.
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*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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-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-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-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

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 November 22, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 DTT 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 November 27, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 November 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 November 27, 2024.

The most flights from DTT to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 November 27, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Detroit to Los Angeles have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,481 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,730 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,146 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

    Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 15 flights from All airports to Los Angeles, all of which are around 4h 54m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Los Angeles.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $186, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $95 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 $96 and $109, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles are American Airlines (100%), ITA Airways (98%) and Spirit Airlines (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $102. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for $171 on average our data indicates $1,022 when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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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