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Cheap flights from California to Detroit from $51

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Spirit Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 7:41 pmSNA-DTW
4h 17mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:29 amDTW-SNA
4h 49mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 7:41 pmSNA-DTW
4h 17mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 11:35 amDTW-SNA
4h 59mnonstop
$103Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 22
Logo
1:58 pm - 5:45 amSFO-DTW
12h 47m1 stop
Logo
11:21 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
13h 00m1 stop
$217
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
Logo
8:00 am - 5:35 amSFO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
Logo
9:11 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
$223
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 23
Sun Country Air Logo
6:18 pm - 9:03 amSFO-DTW
11h 45m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:45 pm - 10:55 pmDTW-SFO
7h 10m1 stop
$230Sun Country Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
Frontier Logo
8:59 pm - 12:46 amONT-DTW
24h 47m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 7:54 pmDTW-ONT
14h 54m1 stop
$238Frontier
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 10:59 amONT-DTW
14h 38m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 11:50 pmDTW-ONT
19h 35m1 stop
$239Frontier
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
JetBlue Logo
10:00 pm - 9:58 amSFO-DTW
8h 58m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 9:03 pmDTW-SFO
11h 47m1 stop
$243JetBlue
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Sat, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 12
Sun Country Air Logo
6:09 pm - 10:45 amSFO-DTW
13h 36m1 stop
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6:51 pm - 10:55 pmDTW-SFO
7h 04m1 stop
$245Sun Country Air
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
JetBlue Logo
9:00 pm - 11:31 amSFO-DTW
11h 31m1 stop
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10:50 am - 8:53 pmDTW-SFO
13h 03m1 stop
$259JetBlue
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Spirit Airlines flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Aug 27
SNA12:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 17m
DTW7:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 3
DTW9:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 49m
SNA11:29 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$102
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 3
SNA12:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 17m
DTW7:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 22
DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 59m
SNA11:35 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$103
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 11
LAX10:03 pmLos Angeles
4h 27m
DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 14
DTW12:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 01m
LAX2:17 pmLos Angeles
$108
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American Airlines flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 9
SFO12:47 amSan Francisco
11h 00m
1 stop
DTW2:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 17
DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:01 pmSan Francisco
$277
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American Airlines
Sep 8
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
9h 44m
1 stop
DTW12:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 17
DTW12:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:09 pmSan Francisco
$287
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American Airlines
Oct 28
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
10h 07m
1 stop
DTW12:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 3
DTW7:24 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 56m
1 stop
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
$292
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$102

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA - DTW

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

9:36 am-11:35 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$103

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

1:58 pm-5:45 am

1 stop12h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

11:21 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$217

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:11 am-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$223

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

6:18 pm-9:03 am

1 stop11h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$230

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Sat 9/27

8:59 pm-12:46 am

1 stop24h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-7:54 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$238

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Wed 8/13

5:21 pm-10:59 am

1 stop14h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

7:15 am-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$239

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

10:00 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

12:16 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$243

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

6:09 pm-10:45 am

1 stop13h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

6:51 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$245

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

9:00 pm-11:31 am

1 stop11h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

10:50 am-8:53 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$259

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California during October instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $289.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $339. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sunday is $433.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $331 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $405. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $341 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California for as low as $272 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$51

Fastest flight time

3h 44m

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The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $51. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $102.
The fastest flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 3h 44m
Direct flights go from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day.
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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6.3
8,049 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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