How long is the flight from Detroit to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to California in 4h 39m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or JetBlue 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 168. JetBlue flights start at C$ 185 while deals on Delta start at C$ 192 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 - San Francisco 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$ 2,145 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 303 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 194.

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 (99%), LATAM Airlines (93%).

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 Southwest 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$ 109+ 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$ 385 and C$ 722 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 310 on Multiple Airlines (26 Jan-29 Jan).

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

Round-trip from	C$ 205
One-way from	C$ 109
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 572
Good round-trip deal	C$ 416 or less

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6/12-11/12
1 total stop
22h 28m total
Detroit to California

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1/1
1 total stop
14h 03m total
Detroit to California

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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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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 19 November 2025.

Sat 6/126:12 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 205

Mon 15/129:18 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop28h 05mFrontier

Wed 17/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop17h 07mFrontier

Deal found 18/11C$ 208

Mon 15/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 18/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 222

Sun 7/125:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1210:20 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11C$ 223

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

1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 224

Sun 21/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Tue 30/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 19/11C$ 231

Mon 22/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1210:31 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 236

Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/1210:56 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 300

Thu 4/129:59 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/122:16 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop6h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 308

Fri 12/129:40 a.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/122:59 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 308

Fri 5/1211:34 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 310

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

1 stop24h 14mFrontier

Sat 27/129:32 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops18h 22mFrontier

Deal found 16/11C$ 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 19 November 2025.

Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/121:29 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 254

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

Nonstop4h 42mDelta

Sun 1/26:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 17/11C$ 335

Sat 7/26:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest

Sat 14/25:40 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 18/11C$ 349

Fri 23/15:15 p.m.DTW - PSP

1 stop21h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 29/17:19 p.m.PSP - DTW

1 stop18h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 370

Sat 28/36:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop11h 11mJetBlue

Thu 2/48:50 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop10h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 19/11C$ 374

Sat 17/19:00 a.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/15:05 a.m.ONT - DTW

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 454

Wed 7/19:46 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/111:21 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 257

Sat 6/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 264

Sat 7/28:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mDelta

Sat 14/26:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 56mDelta

Deal found 18/11C$ 335

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

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/111:21 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 278

Wed 21/19:25 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest

Sun 25/111:40 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 18/11C$ 358

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

1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/22:01 p.m.PSP - DTW

1 stop23h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 370

Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/1210:56 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 300

Sat 24/15:15 p.m.DTW - PSP

1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines

Thu 29/17:19 p.m.PSP - DTW

1 stop18h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 370

Tue 3/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 52mJetBlue

Wed 4/38:40 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 16/11C$ 421

Fri 16/17:45 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop30h 06mDelta

Sat 24/13:30 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop18h 51mDelta

Deal found 17/11C$ 402

Sat 31/15:15 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop20h 44mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/211:53 a.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop25h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 370

Wed 10/129:15 a.m.DTW - SJC

2 stops11h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/18:40 a.m.SJC - DTW

2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 461

Wed 15/46:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 19mJetBlue

Wed 17/612:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop8h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 18/11C$ 450

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

1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines

Thu 29/19:08 a.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop6h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 353

Sat 17/17:45 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop18h 12mDelta

Wed 21/12:25 p.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop13h 05mDelta

Deal found 16/11C$ 428

Fri 9/15:15 p.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines

Wed 21/17:00 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop30h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 398

Wed 14/16:50 a.m.DTW - BUR

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Sun 18/18:45 a.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 19/11C$ 484

Sat 25/46:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 39mJetBlue

Sun 3/512:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop8h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 18/11C$ 458

Tue 27/18:30 a.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop12h 10mDelta

Tue 10/22:25 p.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop13h 05mDelta

Deal found 16/11C$ 428

Fri 9/15:15 p.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines

Tue 20/19:38 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop27h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 398

Thu 4/1210:59 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1211:25 a.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 531

Wed 7/19:46 a.m.DTW - SNA

2 stops15h 25mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/17:45 a.m.SNA - DTW

1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 363

Mon 16/26:25 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Sat 7/35:30 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 19/11C$ 489

Fri 17/46:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 39mJetBlue

Wed 17/612:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop8h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 18/11C$ 458

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 19 November 2025.

Mon 15/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 18/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 222

Mon 15/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Wed 17/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 250

Sat 6/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 264

Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 278

Sat 10/17:15 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 16/19:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 279

Mon 22/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Fri 26/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 286

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

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Thu 15/19:45 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 290

Sun 21/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Wed 31/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 306

Tue 16/129:59 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines

Fri 26/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 314

Tue 23/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 315

Tue 6/19:22 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines

Mon 19/19:49 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 315

Thu 25/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Sun 28/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 318

Last-minute flights from Detroit to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to California. Data last updated 19 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 6/126:12 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1210:03 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 205

Sun 7/125:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1210:20 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11C$ 223

Mon 8/129:40 a.m.DTW - RNO

1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/1210:56 a.m.RNO - DTW

1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 300

Fri 12/129:40 a.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/122:59 p.m.ONT - DTW

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 308

Mon 15/129:18 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop28h 05mFrontier

Wed 17/1212:59 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop17h 07mFrontier

Deal found 18/11C$ 208

Mon 15/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Thu 18/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 222

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

1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1210:02 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 224

Tue 16/129:40 a.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines

Fri 26/127:42 p.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 327

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

1 stop24h 14mFrontier

Sat 27/129:32 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops18h 22mFrontier

Deal found 16/11C$ 318

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

1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/121:06 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11C$ 328

Mon 22/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/126:30 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 231

Mon 22/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1210:31 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 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 19 November 2025.

Thu 1/110:49 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop14h 03mFrontier

Deal found 17/11C$ 109

Thu 8/14:43 p.m.DTW - ONT

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

Deal found 17/11C$ 111

Sat 3/110:01 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 04mFrontier

Deal found 19/11C$ 119

Fri 2/18:46 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop15h 01mFrontier

Deal found 18/11C$ 130

Tue 27/19:00 a.m.DTW - SJC

2 stops53h 39mFrontier

Deal found 16/11C$ 156

Wed 21/19:25 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 19/11C$ 168

Thu 8/16:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 17/11C$ 175

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

1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/11C$ 181

Tue 2/129:34 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11C$ 182

Tue 17/26:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 52mJetBlue

Deal found 19/11C$ 185

Thu 12/25:25 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 17/11C$ 186

Sat 16/51:19 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 49mJetBlue

Deal found 18/11C$ 188

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

9:40 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/12

1:29 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 254

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

9:46 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop13h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/1

11:21 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 59m

C$ 257

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

9:40 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/12

10:03 p.m.-5:00 a.m.

Nonstop3h 57m

C$ 264

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

Fri 9/1

11:21 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 59m

C$ 278

DetroitReno

DTW - RNO

DTWRNO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/12

9:40 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

Reno

Thu 11/12

10:56 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

1 stop15h 04m

C$ 300

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/1

8:40 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/2

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

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 335

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

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

Nonstop4h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 14/2

6:00 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

Nonstop3h 56m

C$ 335

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

6:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 14/2

5:40 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 349

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/1

9:01 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 29/1

9:08 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 12m

C$ 353

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

9:25 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 25/1

11:40 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 30m

C$ 358

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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$ 223). 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 (17 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

4,248 reviews

Check prices

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

4,248 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,002 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,151 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,105 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,248 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 39m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or JetBlue 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 168. JetBlue flights start at C$ 185 while deals on Delta start at C$ 192 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Detroit to California?
While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco 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: EL AL (100%), China Eastern (99%), LATAM Airlines (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,145 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 303 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 194.
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$ 223). 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$ 93	AverageC$ 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 152	AverageC$ 358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 296	AverageC$ 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 432	AverageC$ 674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 545	AverageC$ 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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

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