Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles from C$ 172

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Thu 25/125:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Mon 5/111:59 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop8h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 321
Thu 25/125:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Wed 31/121:11 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 323
Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Fri 26/129:15 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 348
Wed 24/125:49 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
Wed 31/121:11 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 352
Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/129:20 p.m.LAX - DTW
2 stops11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 382
Thu 25/125:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/110:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 401
Thu 25/125:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 403
Wed 24/127:50 a.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/16:34 a.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop25h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 404
Wed 24/1212:29 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1210:10 p.m.LAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 416
Thu 25/125:14 p.m.DTW - LAX
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Sun 4/18:58 p.m.LAX - DTW
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/12C$ 459

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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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 305

One-way from

C$ 172

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 535

Good round-trip deal

C$ 329 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 31/1-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 01m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles.

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Detroit

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/5

6:25 p.m.-12:57 a.m.

1 stop9h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

9:30 a.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

C$ 434

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

5:15 p.m.-6:47 p.m.

2 stops28h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

5:53 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop19h 26m

C$ 502

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/1

5:15 p.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

1:34 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

C$ 502

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/2

5:22 p.m.-9:22 a.m.

2 stops19h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

5:00 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop20h 26m

C$ 516

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

5:15 p.m.-5:28 p.m.

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:45 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 34m

C$ 516

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

5:15 p.m.-9:02 a.m.

2 stops18h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

4:00 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop21h 26m

C$ 528

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

5:15 p.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

6:00 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 531

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/3

4:40 p.m.-7:32 a.m.

2 stops17h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

7:55 p.m.-3:38 p.m.

1 stop16h 43m

C$ 536

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

5:15 p.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

1:34 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

C$ 542

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 20/2

5:22 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop18h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

8:00 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

2 stops17h 26m

C$ 543

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is 74 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 142). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 219). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 6 December 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 12 December 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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 17 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. 5h 11m 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 9h 32m. 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 91. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 149 and C$ 357, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 77% 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 (98%) or LATAM Airlines (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$ 310. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) can be booked for C$ 153 on average, our data indicates C$ 2,044 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 142). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 219). 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$ 91AverageC$ 267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 149AverageC$ 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 357AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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