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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:26 am and lands at 10:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 2:30 am.

The flight takes about 5h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles takes 5h, covering 5,112 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles range from C$ 383 to C$ 792, with an average of C$ 554 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 383 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the C$ 554 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 225 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 623 for direct.

Delta is the only airline operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 50–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 302, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 497 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 603, a difference of C$ 106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 23m, compared with 6h 48m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 6h 50m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.