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Cheap flights from California to Detroit from $105

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Detroit departing on 9/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:23 pm - 4:55 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:08 am - 10:58 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$194Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:30 am - 2:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$238Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:30 am - 6:16 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:00 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$263Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:59 pm - 2:30 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 31m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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6:00 am - 8:45 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$263Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
12:16 pm - 11:46 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 12:09 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$299Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
1:48 pm - 10:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 4:02 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 47m1 stop Salt Lake City
$299Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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5:30 am - 4:20 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 9:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
9h 55m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Nashville Intl
$313Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:55 am - 9:50 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Lambert-St Louis
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4:45 pm - 9:10 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$313Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:38 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 10:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$337American Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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6:44 am - 6:47 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 10:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$364American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3

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Southwest flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Southwest deals on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 19
LAS11:10 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 50m
2 stops
DTW10:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 26
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 50m
2 stops
LAS5:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$318
Southwest
Sep 3
LAS11:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 25m
2 stops
DTW10:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 9
DTW6:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 50m
2 stops
LAS12:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$339
Southwest
Dec 25
LAS12:05 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 50m
DTW6:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 31
DTW11:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 35m
LAS12:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$352

Frontier flights from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 17
SMF6:23 pmSacramento Intl
7h 32m
1 stop
DTW4:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 22
DTW7:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 50m
1 stop
SMF10:58 amSacramento Intl
$194
Frontier
Sep 11
SNA9:30 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
26h 00m
1 stop
DTW2:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 16
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 45m
1 stop
SNA8:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$238
Frontier
Oct 19
SNA3:07 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 51m
1 stop
DTW12:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 21
DTW2:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 04m
1 stop
SNA2:12 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$240

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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 August 9, 2026.
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SacramentoDetroit

SMF Sacramento Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/17

6:23 pm-4:55 am

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

7:08 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 50m

$194

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/11

9:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$238

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/2

7:30 am-6:16 am

1 stop19h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$263

Santa AnaDetroit

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SNADTW

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/1

8:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop14h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

$263

SacramentoDetroit

SMF Sacramento Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

12:16 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

7:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$299
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoDetroit

SMF Sacramento Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

1:48 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

12:15 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$299

Las VegasDetroit

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/3

5:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$313

Las VegasDetroit

LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

4:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$313

SacramentoDetroit

SMF Sacramento Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

5:41 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 29m

$337

SacramentoDetroit

SMF Sacramento Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

6:44 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

5:41 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 29m

$364

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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 $424, 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 February instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $452.

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 Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $530. 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 $641.

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 evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $480 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $585. Departure times in the morning 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 from California 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 $447 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 $358 on momondo.

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

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

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Best Price Found

$201

Fastest flight time

3h 47m

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The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $201. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $307.
The fastest flight from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 3h 47m
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    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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3,031 reviews
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7.1
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7.8
8,504 reviews
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4,216 reviews
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