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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTW-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Los Angeles.
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KLM Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 51mdirect
KLM Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 33mdirect
Air France Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 51mdirect
Air France Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 26mdirect
Air France
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LATAM Airlines Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 52mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 26mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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China Southern Logo
DTW-LAX
5h 00mdirect
China Southern Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 32mdirect
China Southern
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Delta Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 49mdirect
Delta Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 32mdirect
China Eastern Logo
DTW-LAX
5h 00mdirect
China Eastern Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 32mdirect
China Eastern
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ITA Airways Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 57mdirect
ITA Airways Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 23mdirect
ITA Airways
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Korean Air Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 49mdirect
Korean Air Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 32mdirect
Korean Air
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Aeromexico Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 52mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 32mdirect
Aeromexico
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Spirit Airlines Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 54mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 20mdirect
Spirit Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
DTW-LAX
4h 50mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
LAX-DTW
4h 19mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing connectivity during travel.


Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to 8 cm extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on medium-haul flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 28 cm more legroom, providing a more spacious experience for a fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ensuring continuous online access throughout your flight.

Airports
DTW

For early-morning departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle service to DTW.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
LAX

For quick city access, use the LAX FlyAway bus to Downtown L.A. or Van Nuys, offering convenient connections.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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.

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 January, where tickets cost £177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £298 and £261 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £314, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles

Low season

April

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Los Angeles flights

  • 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, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, AeroMexico Connect, and United Airlines.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) 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.

  • 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 return 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Detroit 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

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

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

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