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Cheap flights from Detroit to California from C$ 98

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LAX
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to California flight deals. Data was last updated 21 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 243

One-way from

C$ 98

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 315

Good round-trip deal

C$ 287 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 143 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 09m total
  • Detroit to California
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 37m total
  • Detroit to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) 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 21 May 2025.

Sat 1/116:44 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1112:35 a.m.LAS - DTW
1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 234
Tue 27/59:59 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/511:02 p.m.LAS - DTW
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5C$ 252
Wed 18/65:15 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 21/612:49 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 255
Wed 28/59:55 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 37mFrontier
Sat 7/65:04 p.m.LAS - DTW
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Deal found 20/5C$ 282
Tue 19/87:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 27/83:10 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 289
Fri 22/81:38 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/810:59 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 298
Mon 18/87:22 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/83:10 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5C$ 305
Sun 15/67:07 p.m.DTW - LAS
1 stop17h 13mSun Country Air
Thu 19/611:59 p.m.LAS - DTW
1 stop7h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/5C$ 312
Wed 6/88:24 p.m.DTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 16mDelta
Sat 9/86:00 a.m.LAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 21/5C$ 320
Tue 24/69:37 a.m.DTW - SNA
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 30/67:40 p.m.SNA - DTW
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 343
Wed 18/612:18 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Wed 25/69:28 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 21/5C$ 345
Wed 18/67:15 a.m.DTW - ONT
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Sat 21/65:21 p.m.ONT - DTW
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Deal found 21/5C$ 351

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

6:44 p.m.-8:06 p.m.

Nonstop4h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/11

9:32 a.m.-9:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 234

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/6

5:15 a.m.-10:29 a.m.

1 stop8h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/6

12:49 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 51m

C$ 243

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/6

10:07 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 18/6

10:55 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

C$ 277

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/8

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Wed 27/8

3:10 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 289

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/8

4:38 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

1:58 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 298

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/8

10:08 p.m.-11:36 p.m.

Nonstop4h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/8

12:59 a.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 300

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 18/8

7:22 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Wed 27/8

3:10 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 305

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/6

7:07 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop17h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/6

11:59 p.m.-1:41 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

C$ 312

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

8:24 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

Nonstop4h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/8

10:50 p.m.-5:43 a.m.

Nonstop3h 53m

C$ 320

DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/6

9:37 a.m.-2:09 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 21/6

7:40 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 345

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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.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 224). Flying from Detroit to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 308). 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 21 May 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to California as you normally would.

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 21 May 2025.

The most flights from DTT to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 21 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to California. 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 98. Spirit Airlines flights start at C$ 136 while deals on Sun Country Air start at C$ 157 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: LATAM Airlines (90%), China Southern (90%), Spirit Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to California?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 264 for a flight from Detroit to California. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 137 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at C$ 246.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to California (average of C$ 224). Flying from Detroit to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 308). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 176AverageC$ 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 178AverageC$ 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 275AverageC$ 632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 276AverageC$ 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 427AverageC$ 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 547AverageC$ 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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