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
1 adult
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.

Round-trip from

C$ 285

One-way from

C$ 154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 418

Good round-trip deal

C$ 350 or less
24/11-1/12
  • 24/11-1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 33m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
16/12
  • 16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 21m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
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

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Los Angeles

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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles

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.

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 92AverageC$ 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 152AverageC$ 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 320AverageC$ 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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