Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles from C$ 154
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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles are usually found in January or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.
Mon 24/119:18 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:15 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 285
Thu 13/1110:42 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop17h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/111:20 a.m.LAX - DTW
3 stops18h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 287
Thu 13/1110:42 a.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 17/1112:59 a.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 290
Sat 13/127:59 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/128:58 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 292
Thu 4/127:59 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop17h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/122:16 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop30h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 294
Wed 5/116:55 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1112:59 a.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 297
Best flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Thu 13/1112:06 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop14h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/119:36 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 295
Sat 10/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Tue 20/111:35 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10C$ 309
Sat 10/15:15 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 20/111:00 a.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 544
Thu 13/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 19/116:10 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop13h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 316
Tue 3/36:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop9h 19mJetBlue
Wed 4/38:00 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop11h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 25/10C$ 326
Fri 16/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop9h 55mJetBlue
Tue 20/111:35 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 26/10C$ 350
Sun 1/26:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Sat 7/211:35 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop9h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10C$ 355
Tue 25/119:18 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 25/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 422
Mon 5/18:34 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 17/112:57 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 432
Fri 14/116:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop12h 18mJetBlue
Fri 14/1110:40 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop11h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10C$ 431
Direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to Los Angeles based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Sat 10/112:16 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 20/112:15 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 308
Thu 4/129:59 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 322
Sat 22/119:18 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 24/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 323
Mon 17/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 22/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 364
Mon 5/19:22 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 18/110:03 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 371
Thu 13/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/119:36 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 378
Sat 13/129:59 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 30/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 394
Tue 6/19:46 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sun 18/110:03 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 404
Fri 7/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/119:36 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 408
Wed 3/129:18 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sat 20/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 415
Tue 25/119:18 a.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 25/1110:08 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 422
Last-minute flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles. Data last updated 28 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 4/116:29 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/119:23 p.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 385
Wed 5/116:55 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1112:59 a.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 297
Fri 7/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/117:48 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 333
Fri 7/115:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/114:56 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop13h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 406
Fri 7/114:10 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/119:36 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 408
One-way flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Tue 16/122:50 p.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 154
Sat 24/16:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10C$ 158
Wed 10/129:59 p.m.DTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 162
Thu 11/125:20 p.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops19h 43mFrontier
Deal found 27/10C$ 169
Sat 10/17:21 p.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 180
Sat 10/111:33 a.m.DTW - LAX
3 stops32h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 232
Thu 6/1110:42 a.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 250
Sat 13/126:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
3 stops19h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 260
Sat 25/46:00 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop9h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 26/10C$ 267
Tue 18/114:51 p.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops21h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 291
Mon 26/11:40 p.m.DTW - LAX
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 28/10C$ 301
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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Detroit
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 13/11
12:06 p.m.-11:49 p.m.
1 stop14h 43m
Los Angeles
Tue 18/11
9:36 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
Nonstop4h 24m
C$ 295
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 10/1
6:00 a.m.-11:52 a.m.
1 stop8h 52m
Los Angeles
Tue 20/1
11:35 a.m.-11:56 p.m.
1 stop9h 21m
C$ 309
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 13/11
4:10 p.m.-6:16 p.m.
Nonstop5h 06m
Los Angeles
Wed 19/11
6:10 a.m.-10:59 p.m.
1 stop13h 49m
C$ 316
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/3
6:00 a.m.-12:19 p.m.
1 stop9h 19m
Los Angeles
Wed 4/3
8:00 a.m.-10:57 p.m.
1 stop11h 57m
C$ 326
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 16/1
6:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
1 stop9h 55m
Los Angeles
Tue 20/1
11:35 a.m.-11:56 p.m.
1 stop9h 21m
C$ 350
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 1/2
6:00 a.m.-2:18 p.m.
1 stop11h 18m
Los Angeles
Sat 7/2
11:35 a.m.-11:56 p.m.
1 stop9h 21m
C$ 355
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 25/11
9:18 a.m.-11:33 a.m.
Nonstop5h 15m
Los Angeles
Tue 25/11
10:08 p.m.-5:30 a.m.
Nonstop4h 22m
C$ 422
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 14/11
6:00 a.m.-3:18 p.m.
1 stop12h 18m
Los Angeles
Fri 14/11
10:40 p.m.-1:36 p.m.
1 stop11h 56m
C$ 431
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 5/1
8:34 a.m.-5:04 p.m.
1 stop11h 30m
Los Angeles
Sat 17/1
12:57 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
1 stop6h 43m
C$ 432
DetroitLos Angeles
DTW - LAX
DTWLAX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 10/1
5:15 p.m.-10:59 p.m.
1 stop8h 44m
Los Angeles
Tue 20/1
11:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.
2 stops26h 19m
C$ 544
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 222). 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 DTW to LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to Los Angeles flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Los Angeles flights?
Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 34m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Spirit Airlines, andFrontier
from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles. 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.
Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?
If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles. There are 13 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 53m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles typically takes.
How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles will take you 8h 52m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 3177 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?
Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 152. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 181 and C$ 320, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Consider EL AL (100%), China Eastern (95%) or ITA Airways (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles.
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 302. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for C$ 214 on average, our data indicates C$ 2,098 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 222). 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.
Explore flights to Los Angeles departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
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