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C$ 119 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 248
Typical prices: C$ 569-C$ 296
Frontier
Tue 21/4Thu 30/4
DTW - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 311
Typical prices: C$ 542-C$ 309
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/5Sat 9/5
DTW - LAX • Direct
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Delta's Comfort Plus seats add 8 cm of legroom.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 320 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTW-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Frontier Logo
8:00 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.
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LAX
9h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:44 p.m. - 10:58 a.m.
LAX
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DTW
17h 14m
1 stop
C$ 248Frontier
Sat, 18 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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6:00 a.m. - 6:49 p.m.
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LAX
15h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:44 p.m. - 10:58 a.m.
LAX
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DTW
17h 14m
1 stop
C$ 252Frontier
Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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12:40 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
DTW
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LAX
12h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.
LAX
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DTW
9h 38m
1 stop
C$ 255Frontier
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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8:00 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.
DTW
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LAX
9h 59m
1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 8:13 p.m.
LAX
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DTW
11h 43m
1 stop
C$ 267Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Sat, 16 May
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2:40 p.m. - 11:53 p.m.
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LAX
12h 13m
1 stop
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6:18 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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DTW
8h 17m
1 stop
C$ 271Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Frontier Logo
10:05 a.m. - 11:24 a.m.
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LAX
28h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.
LAX
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DTW
9h 38m
1 stop
C$ 275Frontier
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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8:00 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.
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LAX
9h 59m
1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 8:13 p.m.
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DTW
11h 43m
1 stop
C$ 277Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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10:05 a.m. - 11:24 a.m.
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LAX
28h 19m
1 stop
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5:30 a.m. - 8:13 p.m.
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DTW
11h 43m
1 stop
C$ 284Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Frontier Logo
10:27 p.m. - 7:41 a.m.
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LAX
12h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:04 p.m. - 9:24 a.m.
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DTW
9h 20m
1 stop
C$ 285Frontier
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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8:00 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.
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LAX
9h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.
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DTW
12h 54m
2 stops
C$ 289Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Los Angeles, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost C$ 367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 502 and C$ 497 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 349 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 119
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Detroit to Los Angeles 
AndreaFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LAX
Feb 2026
I chose Spirit because it was a lot cheaper. Expect a very uncomfortable seat for basic economy. Bring something to do because there is no back of the seat entertainment screen.
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LAX
Nov 2025
Know there is a shuttle to exit or get baggage

FAQs for booking Detroit to Los Angeles flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles was C$ 119 for a one-way ticket and C$ 248 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route: Delta, JetBlue, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, Delta or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 469 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 304 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 313 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Wednesday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Delta,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

Delta,Spirit Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8340 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

10.0 ExcellentFrancis, Mar 2026
MSP - LAX
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As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

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