Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles from C$ 233

DTT — LAX
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Tue 8/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Sun 13/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 51m
Deal found 8/11C$ 350
Sat 12/128:25 a.m. -
1 stop8h 43m
Sat 12/1210:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 6/11C$ 370
Mon 21/126:50 p.m. -
1 stop10h 09m
Wed 6/110:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 17m
Deal found 7/11C$ 374
Tue 8/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Fri 25/126:05 a.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 7/11C$ 375
Sun 13/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Tue 15/1210:03 p.m. -
1 stop9h 23m
Deal found 5/11C$ 382
Sat 5/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Sat 12/1210:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 7/11C$ 384
Wed 16/1212:06 p.m. -
1 stop14h 53m
Wed 30/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop15h 58m
Deal found 7/11C$ 385
Wed 9/124:11 p.m. -
2 stops17h 54m
Mon 14/124:16 p.m. -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 6/11C$ 388
Thu 10/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Mon 14/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 51m
Deal found 6/11C$ 391
Sun 20/126:50 p.m. -
1 stop10h 09m
Wed 6/110:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 17m
Deal found 7/11C$ 392
Thu 3/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 24m
Tue 15/1210:03 p.m. -
1 stop9h 23m
Deal found 6/11C$ 396
Wed 16/1212:06 p.m. -
1 stop14h 53m
Thu 31/1211:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 7/11C$ 398

Find flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

C$ 350

One-way from

C$ 233

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 598

Good round-trip deal

C$ 784 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 27/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 55m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 03m total
  • Detroit to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles.

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DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/12

3:45 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 358

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/4

8:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 395

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

8:50 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 402

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/3

10:35 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 437

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/3

8:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 437

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/12

9:00 p.m.-1:25 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 466

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/1

8:25 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 492

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/1

8:25 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 492

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/1

8:25 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

Nonstop5h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 492

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LAX Los Angeles

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/1

12:20 p.m.-2:28 p.m.

Nonstop5h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 492

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of C$ 426). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 779). 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 LAX?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Los Angeles at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 443 and C$ 797 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 350 on JetBlue (27 Jan-31 Jan).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 433.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 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 Sunday 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, Delta has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with Delta and Frontier from Detroit to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

  • 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 All airports to Los Angeles. There are 7 flights from All airports (DTT) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from All airports are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 51m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Delta can get you from Detroit to Los Angeles in just under 5h 01m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Detroit to Los Angeles is about 3177 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at C$ 246. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at C$ 422 round trip. Frontier is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Consider Air France (86%), China Eastern (82%) or LATAM Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 798 for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 535 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles) is currently priced at C$ 395.

  • 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 to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (average of C$ 426). Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 779). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 246AverageC$ 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 422AverageC$ 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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