How long is the flight from Detroit to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to California in 4h 29m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 167. Spirit Airlines flights start at C$ 167 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 167 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 Francisco, 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$ 2,100 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 302 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 172.

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 (95%), ITA Airways (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 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$ 95+ 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$ 302 and C$ 646 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 274 on Spirit Airlines (22 Nov-23 Nov).

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

Round-trip from	C$ 210
One-way from	C$ 95
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 388
Good round-trip deal	C$ 350 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 646 or less

Spirit Airlines
8/11-12/11
1 total stop
22h 09m total
Detroit to California

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21/12
1 total stop
9h 55m total
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 23 October 2025.

Sat 8/1111:03 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/118:31 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop17h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 210

Thu 6/1110:42 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/118:31 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop17h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 213

Wed 12/117:10 a.m.DTW - LAS

3 stops30h 12mSpirit Airlines

Fri 14/1110:30 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 217

Mon 8/121:02 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1210:07 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 224

Wed 31/128:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop17h 39mFrontier

Sun 4/16:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop26h 25mFrontier

Deal found 22/10C$ 225

Tue 4/119:53 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop13h 28mSpirit Airlines

Thu 6/116:44 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop12h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 230

Sun 16/1112:06 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Wed 19/119:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

2 stops10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 232

Thu 4/125:58 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/1210:07 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 238

Mon 15/1210:36 a.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop14h 06mFrontier

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

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 22/10C$ 242

Sat 22/114:59 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines

Sun 23/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 274

Thu 30/101:44 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Wed 5/117:48 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop13h 10mFrontier

Deal found 22/10C$ 276

Mon 1/1211:03 a.m.DTW - SNA

1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/1211:58 a.m.SNA - DTW

1 stop14h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 281

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 23 October 2025.

Sat 28/29:30 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/312:15 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 307

Thu 15/17:15 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest

Sun 18/110:55 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 23/10C$ 321

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

1 stop11h 20mJetBlue

Wed 4/38:00 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop11h 57mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 326

Sat 6/124:43 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Tue 9/129:04 a.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 21/10C$ 332

Sat 7/211:05 a.m.DTW - SJC

2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/28:38 a.m.SJC - DTW

2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 346

Tue 10/34:40 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 17/39:40 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop14h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 431

Tue 24/25:45 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop9h 14mDelta

Wed 25/28:05 p.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 20/10C$ 332

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

1 stop11h 50mSouthwest

Tue 24/26:00 a.m.FAT - DTW

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 21/10C$ 337

Tue 24/24:00 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines

Tue 24/212:58 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 358

Fri 20/28:00 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 41mDelta

Mon 23/26:05 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 00mDelta

Deal found 22/10C$ 335

Fri 6/25:30 a.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/210:00 a.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10C$ 392

Tue 3/28:00 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 27mDelta

Mon 9/211:25 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 21/10C$ 335

Mon 9/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 19mJetBlue

Fri 13/310:30 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 421

Sat 21/23:50 p.m.DTW - FAT

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Sat 28/25:30 a.m.FAT - DTW

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 22/10C$ 393

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

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Sat 10/17:00 a.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 393

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

2 stops18h 56mAlaska Airlines

Sun 25/14:46 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop20h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10C$ 434

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

2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 24/210:45 a.m.FAT - DTW

2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 414

Mon 9/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 19mJetBlue

Thu 12/39:00 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop10h 57mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 421

Wed 25/25:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Mon 2/35:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 23/10C$ 398

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

1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines

Fri 16/16:14 p.m.LAS - DTW

2 stops19h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 441

Sat 6/125:55 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Sun 7/121:35 p.m.SJC - DTW

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Deal found 21/10C$ 382

Tue 10/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop11h 20mJetBlue

Fri 13/310:30 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 27mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 421

Wed 24/128:34 a.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/11:23 p.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop12h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 23/10C$ 437

Fri 16/17:15 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest

Mon 19/15:00 a.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 21/10C$ 410

Tue 24/22:20 p.m.DTW - BUR

2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/29:00 a.m.BUR - DTW

2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10C$ 458

Sat 28/35:12 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 47mJetBlue

Sat 4/410:40 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 01mJetBlue

Deal found 21/10C$ 421

Sat 7/25:15 p.m.DTW - LAX

2 stops17h 09mAlaska Airlines

Sun 15/22:45 p.m.LAX - DTW

2 stops21h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 20/10C$ 483

Sat 13/125:55 p.m.DTW - BUR

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Mon 15/129:49 a.m.BUR - DTW

1 stop6h 52mDelta

Deal found 22/10C$ 416

Sat 6/124:48 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/128:45 a.m.SJC - DTW

2 stops11h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 459

Tue 10/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop9h 19mJetBlue

Thu 12/39:00 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop10h 57mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 421

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 23 October 2025.

Wed 12/1111:03 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 40mSpirit Airlines

Fri 14/1110:30 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 230

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

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

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

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 23/10C$ 245

Sat 22/116:11 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 43mFrontier

Mon 24/1111:00 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 05mFrontier

Deal found 21/10C$ 246

Thu 4/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/1210:07 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 259

Tue 24/27:20 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines

Wed 25/28:24 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 260

Fri 14/117:09 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

Mon 17/1110:30 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 287

Fri 21/1110:29 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 42mFrontier

Sun 23/1111:00 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 05mFrontier

Deal found 21/10C$ 300

Sat 10/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest

Mon 12/110:55 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 21/10C$ 307

Sat 10/19:05 a.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 05mSpirit Airlines

Tue 20/110:03 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 307

Thu 1/17:50 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 54mFrontier

Sun 4/111:59 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mFrontier

Deal found 22/10C$ 311

Thu 15/17:15 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 50mSouthwest

Sun 18/110:55 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 23/10C$ 321

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

Nonstop4h 29mSpirit Airlines

Fri 16/18:24 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 23/10C$ 329

Last-minute flights from Detroit to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to California. Data last updated 23 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 27/101:49 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/114:56 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 332

Mon 27/101:49 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1012:53 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 335

Wed 29/102:22 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/118:45 a.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 304

Wed 29/102:22 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1110:11 p.m.LAS - DTW

1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 316

Wed 29/106:24 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop27h 15mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/115:30 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 340

Thu 30/101:44 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Wed 5/117:48 p.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop13h 10mFrontier

Deal found 22/10C$ 276

Sat 1/117:59 p.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/111:48 p.m.LAS - DTW

Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 283

Tue 4/116:55 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Sat 22/115:45 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 20/10C$ 293

Thu 6/1110:42 a.m.DTW - LAX

2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/1112:59 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 23/10C$ 325

Thu 6/116:12 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/116:10 a.m.LAX - DTW

2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 330

Sat 8/117:53 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop22h 58mSpirit Airlines

Sat 15/1112:59 a.m.LAX - DTW

1 stop29h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 287

Sat 22/114:59 p.m.DTW - LAX

1 stop10h 41mSpirit Airlines

Sun 23/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW

Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 274

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 23 October 2025.

Sun 21/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 23/10C$ 95

Wed 17/129:40 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 102

Thu 22/112:35 p.m.DTW - LAS

1 stop12h 39mFrontier

Deal found 21/10C$ 106

Thu 18/128:34 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 123

Sat 6/126:35 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/10C$ 148

Tue 18/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 48mJetBlue

Deal found 22/10C$ 153

Sat 24/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAS

Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 22/10C$ 154

Fri 5/1210:33 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 154

Sat 6/126:00 a.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 155

Sat 6/1210:33 p.m.DTW - LAX

Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 155

Tue 20/14:45 p.m.DTW - SJC

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/10C$ 157

Mon 5/112:20 p.m.DTW - BUR

2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10C$ 158

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/2

9:30 a.m.-10:59 a.m.

Nonstop4h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/3

12:15 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 307

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

7:15 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop4h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 18/1

10:55 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 321

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

6:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

8:00 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop11h 57m

C$ 326

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

4:43 p.m.-10:13 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

San Jose

Tue 9/12

9:04 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

C$ 332

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/2

5:45 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 14m

San Jose

Wed 25/2

8:05 p.m.-6:24 a.m.

1 stop7h 19m

C$ 332

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

8:00 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 23/2

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

Nonstop4h 00m

C$ 335

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

8:00 p.m.-9:27 p.m.

Nonstop4h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/2

11:25 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 335

DetroitFresno

DTW - FAT

DTWFAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/2

5:35 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 50m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 24/2

6:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 337

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

11:05 a.m.-8:56 p.m.

2 stops12h 51m

San Jose

Mon 9/2

8:38 a.m.-11:49 p.m.

2 stops12h 11m

C$ 346

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/2

4:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/2

12:58 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 118). Flying from Detroit to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 188). 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 Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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

4,237 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

4,237 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

7,981 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,991 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,098 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,128 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,237 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 29m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Southwest, 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 167. Spirit Airlines flights start at C$ 167 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 167 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 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: EL AL (100%), China Eastern (95%), ITA Airways (94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,100 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 302 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 172.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 118). Flying from Detroit to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 188). 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
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 152	AverageC$ 357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	CheapestC$ 181	AverageC$ 315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 296	AverageC$ 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 432	AverageC$ 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 545	AverageC$ 834	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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