How long is the flight from Detroit to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to California in 4h 45m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, or United Airlines 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$ 86. Frontier flights start at C$ 116 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 239 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 - San Diego, 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$ 429 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 136 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 178.

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: American Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), EL AL (100%).

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$ 86+ Flights 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 28 December 2025.

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Mon 26/15:44 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop24h 00mFrontier

Deal found 25/12C$ 538

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Tue 30/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 556

Sat 27/129:46 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines

Mon 29/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 569

Sun 28/126:35 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12C$ 570

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop28h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 571

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Mon 29/1211:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 590

Sun 28/126:35 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 19mFrontier

Tue 6/110:53 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 05mFrontier

Deal found 24/12C$ 601

Wed 31/127:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 54mFrontier

Fri 2/112:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 605

Sun 28/126:35 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/129:48 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 625

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/123:30 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 689

Sat 27/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Tue 30/128:58 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop11h 27mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 728

Sat 27/129:46 a.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 22mSpirit Airlines

Mon 29/125:59 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 738

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 28 December 2025.

Mon 20/41:02 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines

Sat 25/411:10 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 232

Thu 5/26:45 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/211:59 p.m.LAX - DTW

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 324

Tue 3/26:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mDelta

Sat 7/211:15 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 25/12C$ 328

Tue 3/26:25 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Sat 7/24:10 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 26/12C$ 340

Wed 21/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 15mJetBlue

Wed 28/111:35 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 25/12C$ 359

Mon 23/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/311:59 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 409

Tue 20/15:15 p.m.DTW - SNA

1 stop29h 44mAlaska Airlines

Sat 24/16:45 a.m.SNA - DTW

1 stop30h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 418

Sat 25/41:02 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines

Sat 2/52:09 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 232

Fri 15/59:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 18/511:10 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 260

Wed 13/51:02 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines

Wed 3/62:09 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 260

Wed 21/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 15mJetBlue

Fri 23/111:35 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 25/12C$ 359

Thu 2/47:07 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines

Mon 6/49:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 287

Wed 21/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 15mJetBlue

Thu 29/112:35 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop8h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 25/12C$ 359

Thu 19/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 23/210:50 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 409

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

1 stop19h 52mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/27:03 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 418

Sat 17/14:16 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Sat 31/13:30 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop18h 51mDelta

Deal found 28/12C$ 441

Thu 26/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/310:55 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 409

Thu 29/15:15 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop29h 04mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/27:03 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 28/12C$ 418

Thu 5/26:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines

Sun 8/29:49 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 314

Thu 26/212:55 p.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Mon 2/39:10 a.m.SFO - DTW

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 27/12C$ 469

Sun 25/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 49mJetBlue

Tue 27/111:38 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 25/12C$ 395

Fri 6/27:45 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/24:10 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 409

Sun 1/24:16 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop8h 04mDelta

Sat 28/22:25 p.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop19h 46mDelta

Deal found 27/12C$ 450

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

1 stop30h 21mAlaska Airlines

Sat 31/111:53 a.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop25h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 418

Thu 19/25:35 a.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

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

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 27/12C$ 469

Thu 22/18:45 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 54mJetBlue

Wed 28/110:25 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop10h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 25/12C$ 395

Thu 26/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/311:20 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 409

Sun 1/28:08 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Sat 7/23:30 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop12h 00mDelta

Deal found 25/12C$ 451

Mon 25/56:10 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/62:09 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 339

Wed 4/25:15 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop24h 53mAlaska Airlines

Fri 6/24:03 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop21h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 418

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 28 December 2025.

Fri 23/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 30/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 216

Tue 27/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 219

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

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 13/29:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 232

Mon 12/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 234

Thu 23/49:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 33mSpirit Airlines

Thu 30/42:09 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 251

Fri 20/27:15 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 23/29:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 260

Thu 23/49:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/511:10 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 280

Sat 10/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Tue 13/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 287

Wed 8/47:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 54mFrontier

Sun 12/411:25 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 295

Fri 20/26:14 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines

Mon 23/29:31 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 295

Mon 19/16:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines

Thu 29/19:49 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 303

Sat 10/111:28 a.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 13mSpirit Airlines

Tue 20/11:38 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 308

Last-minute flights from Detroit to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to California. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

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

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Thu 15/16:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop15h 04mFrontier

Deal found 27/12C$ 236

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

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 247

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

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

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

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 250

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

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/17:00 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops36h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 294

Sat 17/19:01 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Wed 21/19:35 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 25/12C$ 232

Fri 23/111:28 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Fri 30/111:26 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 256

Sat 24/16:45 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/18:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 234

Sun 25/16:45 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop19h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/18:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 213

Mon 26/16:20 a.m.DTW - SNA

1 stop10h 51mFrontier

Mon 2/23:06 p.m.SNA - DTW

1 stop26h 38mFrontier

Deal found 27/12C$ 236

Mon 26/16:20 a.m.DTW - SNA

1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/26:56 p.m.SNA - DTW

2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 273

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

1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/24:37 p.m.SNA - DTW

3 stops28h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 331

Tue 27/17:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/22:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 215

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 28 December 2025.

Wed 25/28:30 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop16h 11mFrontier

Deal found 25/12C$ 86

Sun 8/27:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 90

Sun 8/25:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 27/12C$ 92

Sat 24/15:35 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop19h 14mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 93

Tue 24/28:30 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop16h 11mFrontier

Deal found 25/12C$ 93

Tue 3/211:28 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 26/12C$ 101

Mon 9/25:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 104

Mon 9/25:14 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop21h 32mFrontier

Deal found 25/12C$ 116

Mon 23/26:52 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop8h 16mFrontier

Deal found 25/12C$ 116

Fri 6/25:14 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop10h 06mFrontier

Deal found 27/12C$ 126

Sat 10/110:07 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12C$ 130

Sat 10/111:47 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop25h 38mFrontier

Deal found 26/12C$ 133

Find flight deals from Detroit to California

Round-trip from	C$ 213
One-way from	C$ 86
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 562
Good round-trip deal	C$ 322 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 140 or less

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25/1-28/1
2 total stops
29h 43m total
Detroit to California

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25/2
1 total stop
16h 11m total
Detroit to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 85 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

1:02 p.m.-2:47 p.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 25/4

11:10 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 232

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

1:02 p.m.-2:47 p.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/5

2:09 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 232

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

9:59 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

Nonstop4h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 18/5

11:10 p.m.-6:05 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 260

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

1:02 p.m.-2:47 p.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/6

2:09 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 260

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/4

7:07 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/4

9:45 p.m.-4:35 a.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 287

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

6:15 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

Nonstop5h 11m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

9:49 p.m.-5:12 a.m.

Nonstop4h 23m

C$ 314

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

6:45 a.m.-6:02 p.m.

1 stop14h 17m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

11:59 p.m.-6:19 p.m.

2 stops15h 20m

C$ 324

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

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

Nonstop4h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/2

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

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 328

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 25/5

6:10 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

1 stop7h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/6

2:09 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 44m

C$ 339

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

6:25 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/2

4:10 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 340

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Deals found on 27/12

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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$ 141). Flying from Detroit to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 216). 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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 30% 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 Sunday mornings 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 (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

4,252 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

4,252 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,016 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,114 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,210 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,064 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 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 45m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, or United Airlines 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$ 86. Frontier flights start at C$ 116 while deals on Southwest start at C$ 239 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 - San Diego, 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: American Airlines (100%), China Eastern (100%), EL AL (100%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 429 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 136 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 178.
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$ 141). Flying from Detroit to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 216). 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$ 90	AverageC$ 331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 148	AverageC$ 321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 289	AverageC$ 559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 421	AverageC$ 633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 532	AverageC$ 829	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 28 December 2025.

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