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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California from $81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California departing on 5/19. 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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Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 10:05 am
DTW
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ONT
29h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:06 pm - 6:43 pm
ONT
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DTW
19h 37m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
1:20 pm - 10:05 am
DTW
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ONT
23h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:06 pm - 6:43 pm
ONT
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DTW
19h 37m
1 stop
$161Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
Delta Logo
2:57 pm - 9:44 pm
DTW
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RNO
9h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:37 am - 11:22 pm
RNO
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DTW
9h 45m
1 stop
$396Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 10:55 pm
DTW
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SJC
9h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 5:41 am
SJC
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DTW
8h 29m
1 stop
$397Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
American Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 11:58 am
DTW
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RNO
6h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:54 am
RNO
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DTW
7h 55m
1 stop
$398American Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
American Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 3:31 pm
DTW
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SJC
10h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 6:29 pm
SJC
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DTW
9h 28m
2 stops
$407American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 7:59 pm
DTW
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BUR
12h 41m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:54 pm - 5:30 am
BUR
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DTW
5h 36m
1 stop
$415Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 4:16 pm
DTW
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BUR
10h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 5:20 am
BUR
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DTW
7h 38m
1 stop
$418United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 1:56 pm
DTW
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BUR
8h 21m
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United Airlines Logo
9:08 am - 11:57 pm
BUR
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DTW
11h 49m
2 stops
$423United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:39 am - 2:02 pm
DTW
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BUR
9h 23m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:44 am - 9:06 pm
BUR
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DTW
7h 22m
1 stop
$434Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

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Frontier flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California flight tickets
Frontier
May 23
DTW7:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 10m
1 stop
ONT10:05 amOntario
May 26
ONT8:06 pmOntario
19h 37m
1 stop
DTW6:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$160
Frontier
May 23
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 45m
1 stop
ONT10:05 amOntario
May 26
ONT8:06 pmOntario
19h 37m
1 stop
DTW6:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$161
Frontier
May 23
DTW1:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 45m
1 stop
ONT10:05 amOntario
May 26
ONT8:06 pmOntario
19h 37m
1 stop
DTW6:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$172

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 15
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 07m
1 stop
SFO12:07 pmSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
7h 15m
1 stop
DTW5:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$329
Alaska Airlines
Jun 2
DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 24m
1 stop
RNO1:33 pmReno
Jun 9
RNO6:00 amReno
8h 12m
1 stop
DTW5:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$393
Alaska Airlines
Jun 2
DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 41m
1 stop
SMF11:50 amSacramento Intl
Jun 9
SMF6:56 pmSacramento Intl
7h 53m
1 stop
DTW5:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$397

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DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

7:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

Ontario

Tue 5/26

8:06 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$160

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

1:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

Ontario

Tue 5/26

8:06 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$161

DetroitReno

DTW - RNO

DTWRNO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

2:57 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Reno

Wed 6/17

10:37 am-11:22 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$396

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

4:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Jose

Tue 6/23

6:12 pm-5:41 am

1 stop8h 29m

$397
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DetroitReno

DTW - RNO

DTWRNO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

8:04 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 54m

Reno

Wed 6/17

11:59 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 55m

$398

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

7:51 am-3:31 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Jose

Sat 6/6

6:01 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$407

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

10:18 am-7:59 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 7/18

8:54 pm-5:30 am

1 stop5h 36m

$415

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

8:35 am-4:16 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/23

6:42 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 38m

$418

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

8:35 am-1:56 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/23

9:08 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$423

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

7:39 am-2:02 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 6/8

10:44 am-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$434

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of July is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averaging around $331.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $343. 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 California on Sunday is $599.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $248. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $411 on average. Flights to California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $322 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $258 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$175

Fastest flight time

4h 13m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the past 72 hours is $175. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $398.
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California takes 4h 13m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The required travel and health documents for your California 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 California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6.3
8,636 reviews
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5.6
2,970 reviews
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7.1
2,967 reviews
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7.1
11,673 reviews
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7.4
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8.0
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7.9
8,460 reviews
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