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$56+ Cheap flights from California to Michigan

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LAX — DTW
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from California to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$120
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$56
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$160 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
From California to Michigan
One-way flight from California to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Michigan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Michigan.

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Cheapest flights from California to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:21 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/156:00 amORD - BUR
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$120
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Fri 9/1210:37 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/268:55 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:47 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$159
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Wed 8/1311:39 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/237:09 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:17 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1210:03 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:58 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/176:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:35 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/268:10 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/144:24 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Fri 8/226:20 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$166
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:19 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/262:54 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$168
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:49 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/39:20 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/223:40 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mFrontier
Fri 10/38:10 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:40 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 9/37:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$182

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Michigan 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 9/11

1:21 pm-4:49 am

1 stop13h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 26m

$120

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

10:37 pm-6:07 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

8:55 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$128

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 9/25

7:47 pm-4:49 am

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$159

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

11:39 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:09 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$163

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 9/10

1:17 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

10:03 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$164

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

7:58 pm-4:50 am

1 stop6h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

6:10 am-8:39 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$164

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 9/23

1:35 pm-4:49 am

1 stop13h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

8:10 am-10:33 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$165

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

4:24 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

6:20 am-8:49 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$166

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 10/18

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

2:54 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$168

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 10/31

5:49 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

9:20 am-11:45 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$177

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Michigan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Michigan?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from California to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 CA to MI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Michigan as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Michigan

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Michigan. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Michigan by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Which greenest airlines fly between Michigan and California?

    If you wish to go from California to Michigan on a green aircraft, consider purchasing flight tickets with United Airlines, Delta Airlines, or Alaska Airlines. These carriers have begun using fuel optimizing technologies to reduce their excessive reliance on petroleum use as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Many airlines have also switched out their complicated, loud, and big engines for lighter, more modern ones to reduce noise pollution.

  • What strategies could be used to find a carrier between California and Michigan that supports environmental initiatives?

    Find out more about the numerous environmental initiatives provided by the main airlines that operate on this route, such as Juneyao Airlines, before you can make your booking. You can learn more about sustainability efforts by looking through their Environmental, Social, and Governance reports. As part of the process of developing their ESG Reports, airlines carry out periodic inspections of transportation services and airports. It is also possible to keep track of the actions done by the various airlines to sustain commitment to the environment thanks to the Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers(IEnVA) publications from the IATA.

  • Can somebody taking a flight from California to Michigan still live sustainably?

    Traveling from California to Michigan responsibly is doable if you just bring what is absolutely required. The aircraft's decreased weight would cause its carbon dioxide emissions to drop significantly. Going economy is another realistic method to travel sustainably, especially if you want to lessen the co2 emissions that each seat generates.

  • What airports serve California to Michigan flights?

    The airports that serve flights from California to Michigan all vary on the location in both California and Michigan. California airports that serve flights out to Michigan include San Diego International Airport, located in San Diego, and Long Beach Municipal Airport and are two of the many airports that will serve flights from California to Michigan. Airports that are located in Michigan that serve flights from California also vary on the location in Michigan. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is an airport located in Kent County, Michigan that will accept flights from California as well as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport which is located in Romulus, Michigan.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Michigan?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to Michigan can vary on location. When flying from San Diego to Grand Rapids, the airlines vary from United Airlines and American Airlines. The prices when flying from San Diego International to Gerald R. Ford International Airport can vary price on dates and times. When flying from California to Michigan from Long Beach Municipal to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, American Airlines and Delta Airlines have many flights available.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Michigan?

    Stopover options from California to Michigan vary on the locations chosen. When flying from Long Beach to Detroit, there is typically one stopover for the flight which is to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, located in Phoenix, Arizona. There is the possibility of two stopovers where the locations can not only be Phoenix but also at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport, which is located in Illinois with flight times vary from 6h 22m-10h. When flying from San Diego to Grand Rapids there is typically one stopover with locations varying from Denver, Colorado to Chicago Illinois..

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Michigan?

    Due to California and Michigan being located within the United States, if you are a US Citizen there will be no need for you to have a visa in order to visit either state due to it being considered a domestic flight. All that you will be required to have is a form of photo identification which could be a passport, or a driver’s license.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Michigan one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $56. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Michigan for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Michigan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Michigan 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 California to Michigan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from California to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Alternative routes for California to Michigan

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Michigan

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Michigan. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Michigan

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Michigan. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Buses and trains are a more ecologically sound choices for getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to numerous locations in Michigan because they emit less CO2 onto highways than individual vehicles.
  • If you want to fly from California to Michigan using an airport that advocates for sound environmental initiatives, think about using Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are plans in place to eliminate single-use plastics from LAX's commercial operations.
  • If you want to arrive in an environmentally friendly airport when heading to Michigan from California, think about arriving at DTW Airport. In an effort to continue being environmentally responsible, this airport has started adding solar electricity production projects into place.

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