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Cheap flights from Detroit to California from C$ 118

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026.

Sun 3/510:10 p.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop13h 16m
Frontier
Wed 6/57:15 a.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 30/3C$ 223
Mon 27/42:20 p.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Wed 6/56:45 a.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3C$ 224
Tue 28/48:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Tue 5/58:00 a.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop25h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3C$ 235
Wed 29/48:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:30 a.m.
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3C$ 235
Sat 2/58:07 p.m.
DTW
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/510:07 p.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 237
Fri 24/411:51 a.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/510:40 p.m.
LAS
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 238
Mon 4/510:05 a.m.
DTW
-
ONT
1 stop24h 30m
Frontier
Sun 10/56:00 a.m.
ONT
-
DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/4C$ 238
Fri 24/411:51 a.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop12h 52m
Frontier
Sat 2/54:51 p.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop15h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3C$ 239
Tue 28/48:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Wed 6/57:15 a.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 31/3C$ 242
Mon 4/510:27 p.m.
DTW
-
LAX
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Sun 10/56:30 a.m.
LAX
-
DTW
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/4C$ 242
Sat 25/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LAS
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/410:40 p.m.
LAS
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 245
Wed 29/48:07 p.m.
DTW
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/57:15 a.m.
LAS
-
DTW
1 stop8h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 246

Find flight deals from Detroit to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 223

One-way from

C$ 118

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 388

Good round-trip deal

C$ 320 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 3/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 44m total
  • Detroit to California
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 38m total
  • Detroit to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

10:27 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

1 stop27h 47m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

11:00 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 287

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

6:25 p.m.-7:43 p.m.

Nonstop4h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

1:00 p.m.-8:02 p.m.

Nonstop4h 02m

C$ 333

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

8:00 p.m.-9:23 p.m.

Nonstop4h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 16/5

3:16 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop4h 04m

C$ 333

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

5:05 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

10:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

C$ 338
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/4

8:25 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

6:15 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 374

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

8:00 p.m.-9:23 p.m.

Nonstop4h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/5

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

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 430

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/6

8:10 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops13h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 26/6

11:55 p.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 473

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

12:15 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Ontario

Wed 6/5

10:15 p.m.-10:23 a.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 494

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/5

5:43 p.m.-11:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

Ontario

Sat 16/5

6:00 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

1 stop6h 18m

C$ 497

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/9

7:00 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop10h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

7:00 a.m.-5:23 a.m.

1 stop19h 23m

C$ 524

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to California

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 228). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2026.

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 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to California. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to California flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to California. 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 2 April 2026.

The most flights from DTT to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 2 April 2026.
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
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,371 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,532 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,576 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,003 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,339 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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  • 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 18m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Southwest 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 most popular routes from Detroit to California?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco, 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: China Eastern (88%), Korean Air (81%), Delta (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 539 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 295 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 245.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 228). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 92AverageC$ 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 137AverageC$ 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 246AverageC$ 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 389AverageC$ 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 406AverageC$ 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 429AverageC$ 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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