How long is the flight from Detroit to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to California in 4h 37m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit and California are separated by a distance of 2807 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 88. Frontier flights start at C$ 138 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 245 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Detroit to California?

While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Ontario, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to California.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?

On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,473 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 194 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 193.

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to California?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to California on time: EL AL (100%), China Eastern (98%), LATAM Airlines (94%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to California?

When booking a flight from Detroit to California, you may want to consider flying on Spirit Airlines, Delta or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to California?

For a flight from Detroit to California, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to California?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

C$ 80+ Flights from Detroit to California

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to California flights typically cost between C$ 369 and C$ 686 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 308 on Multiple Airlines (16 Jan-18 Jan).

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Mon 15/126:12 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop19h 11mFrontier

Thu 18/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 1/12C$ 229

Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Wed 7/110:53 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 05mFrontier

Deal found 2/12C$ 242

Tue 16/125:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 245

Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Fri 26/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 2/12C$ 246

Tue 16/125:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 255

Tue 16/125:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 256

Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Sat 27/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 1/12C$ 257

Sat 20/125:49 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 49mFrontier

Fri 26/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 1/12C$ 266

Mon 22/125:49 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 54mFrontier

Tue 6/112:55 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop30h 03mFrontier

Deal found 1/12C$ 273

Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/110:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 274

Wed 31/129:22 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/18:23 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop12h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/12C$ 315

Mon 22/129:02 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 31/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 318

Best flights from Detroit to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Wed 7/18:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/19:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 208

Tue 20/11:00 p.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop12h 10mSouthwest

Tue 27/16:50 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 1/12C$ 283

Wed 28/16:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mDelta

Tue 3/26:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Thu 5/25:15 p.m.DTW - SNA

1 stop25h 57mAlaska Airlines

Mon 9/28:15 a.m.SNA - DTW

1 stop29h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 344

Wed 28/18:45 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 54mJetBlue

Wed 4/211:35 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 1/12C$ 369

Sun 18/17:15 a.m.DTW - RNO

2 stops8h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/15:20 a.m.RNO - DTW

2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 402

Wed 28/111:28 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Fri 30/111:51 a.m.LAS - DTW

2 stops19h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 288

Wed 28/14:28 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mDelta

Thu 5/26:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Mon 26/19:01 a.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop13h 45mSpirit Airlines

Fri 30/111:35 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 306

Thu 5/25:15 p.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines

Mon 9/27:00 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop30h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 367

Sat 31/18:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mDelta

Sun 1/211:15 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Wed 28/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 49mJetBlue

Sat 31/17:00 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 37mJetBlue

Deal found 1/12C$ 369

Wed 7/15:50 a.m.DTW - BUR

2 stops29h 23mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/15:40 p.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 333

Sat 31/16:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mDelta

Thu 5/211:15 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Tue 3/26:50 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Tue 17/210:30 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 30/11C$ 406

Thu 29/18:45 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 54mJetBlue

Sat 31/17:00 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 37mJetBlue

Deal found 1/12C$ 369

Wed 28/15:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/27:45 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop17h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 369

Tue 27/18:40 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mDelta

Sun 1/211:15 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 2/12C$ 334

Tue 27/15:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop18h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/27:45 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop17h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 369

Wed 7/15:30 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop13h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 13/17:00 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop13h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 449

Fri 30/19:01 a.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/211:24 a.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop14h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 339

Sun 8/39:51 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop12h 38mJetBlue

Tue 17/38:36 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop9h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 1/12C$ 374

Fri 20/212:55 p.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Thu 26/212:35 p.m.SFO - DTW

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 1/12C$ 425

Wed 28/18:40 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mDelta

Wed 4/26:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Thu 22/15:15 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop24h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 26/14:03 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop21h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/12C$ 369

Sat 17/17:15 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop11h 21mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/110:52 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 466

Sat 28/26:45 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Sat 7/311:25 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/12C$ 434

Tue 3/26:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 49mJetBlue

Tue 10/211:35 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 2/12C$ 404

Wed 28/18:40 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mDelta

Sun 1/211:15 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 1/12C$ 334

Fri 30/15:15 p.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop28h 27mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/27:37 p.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 383

Direct flights from Detroit to California
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to California based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Wed 7/18:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 207

Wed 28/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/29:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 208

Sat 10/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 16/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 210

Fri 30/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/211:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 222

Mon 12/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Thu 15/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 228

Wed 28/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/211:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 232

Wed 18/29:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Sat 21/29:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 249

Sun 18/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Wed 21/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 256

Sun 18/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Thu 22/19:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 257

Sun 15/27:15 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 20/29:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 291

Fri 6/27:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/211:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 298

Fri 30/16:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/21:38 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 315

Last-minute flights from Detroit to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to California. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 7/18:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 207

Wed 7/15:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop17h 51mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/19:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 30/11C$ 231

Thu 8/16:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/19:16 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops10h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 281

Sat 10/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 16/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 210

Mon 12/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Thu 15/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 228

Mon 12/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Wed 21/18:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 3/12C$ 232

Wed 28/19:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/211:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 206

Wed 28/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/29:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 208

Thu 29/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 215

Fri 30/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/211:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 222

Fri 30/111:28 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/27:07 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 235

Fri 30/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/29:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 236

One-way flights from Detroit to California
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Sat 17/15:40 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop19h 28mFrontier

Deal found 2/12C$ 80

Thu 15/112:19 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop14h 56mFrontier

Deal found 30/11C$ 108

Thu 15/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 119

Thu 15/17:22 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop7h 27mFrontier

Deal found 1/12C$ 129

Tue 6/11:00 p.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop10h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 1/12C$ 148

Wed 7/19:20 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 1/12C$ 148

Thu 15/16:45 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops19h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12C$ 153

Sat 31/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 1/12C$ 154

Mon 19/16:45 a.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 157

Mon 19/15:50 p.m.DTW - LAX

2 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12C$ 158

Wed 25/21:40 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 30/11C$ 162

Fri 12/1211:34 a.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Deal found 3/12C$ 164

Find flight deals from Detroit to California

Round-trip from	C$ 206
One-way from	C$ 80
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 505
Good round-trip deal	C$ 348 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 216 or less

Spirit Airlines
28/1-2/2
1 total stop
14h 38m total
Detroit to California

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Frontier
17/1
1 total stop
19h 28m total
Detroit to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 131 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to California.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:34 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

Nonstop4h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/1

9:35 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 208

DetroitReno

DTW - RNO

DTWRNO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

1:00 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop12h 10m

Reno

Tue 27/1

6:50 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

C$ 283

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

11:28 a.m.-5:18 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 30/1

11:51 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

2 stops19h 29m

C$ 288

DetroitReno

DTW - RNO

DTWRNO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

9:01 a.m.-7:46 p.m.

1 stop13h 45m

Reno

Fri 30/1

11:35 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop13h 55m

C$ 306

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

5:50 a.m.-8:13 a.m.

2 stops29h 23m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 8/1

5:40 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

C$ 333

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

6:59 p.m.-8:37 p.m.

Nonstop4h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 334

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

4:28 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

Nonstop4h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/2

6:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 334

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

8:20 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/2

11:15 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 334

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/1

6:59 p.m.-8:37 p.m.

Nonstop4h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/2

11:15 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 334

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/1

8:40 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/2

11:15 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 334

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Deals found on 2/12

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Detroit with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 224). 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 CA?

When flying from Detroit to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to California 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 to California

The most flights from DTT to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,064 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,157 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,093 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to California?
For a flight from Detroit to California, you will be flying from All airports. Detroit All airports (DTT) is just 0.9 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Detroit to California?
There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to California in 4h 37m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit and California are separated by a distance of 2807 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 88. Frontier flights start at C$ 138 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 245 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Detroit to California?
While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Ontario, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to California.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to California?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to California on time: EL AL (100%), China Eastern (98%), LATAM Airlines (94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,473 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 194 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 193.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to California 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 California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 224). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	CheapestC$ 92	AverageC$ 328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 151	AverageC$ 343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 296	AverageC$ 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 431	AverageC$ 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 544	AverageC$ 774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to California?

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