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Cheap flights from Detroit to California from $51

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Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:29 amDTW-SNA
4h 49mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 7:41 pmSNA-DTW
4h 17mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:20 amDTW-LAS
4h 20mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 12:31 amLAS-DTW
4h 03mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 7:54 pmDTW-ONT
14h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 12:45 amONT-DTW
20h 46m1 stop
$245Frontier
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 9:09 amDTW-ONT
28h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 9:43 pmONT-DTW
17h 44m1 stop
$247Frontier
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 6:01 pmDTW-SFO
11h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:47 pmSFO-DTW
9h 47m1 stop
$277American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:13 pmDTW-SFO
16h 18m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:52 pmSFO-DTW
10h 22m1 stop
$284American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:59 pmDTW-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
9:24 pm - 11:29 pmDTW-SFO
5h 05mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$296Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
9:24 pm - 11:29 pmDTW-SFO
5h 05mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$297Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:59 pmDTW-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 4:51 pmSFO-DTW
8h 36m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 8

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 29
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 20m
LAS8:20 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Nov 4
LAS5:28 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 03m
DTW12:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$102
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 19
DTW9:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 49m
SNA11:29 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Aug 20
SNA12:24 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
4h 17m
DTW7:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$103
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 11
DTW9:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 05m
LAX11:10 amLos Angeles
Dec 15
LAX10:03 pmLos Angeles
4h 27m
DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$108
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Frontier flights from Detroit to California

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to California flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 9
DTW12:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 43m
1 stop
LAX9:36 pmLos Angeles
Aug 23
LAX3:30 pmLos Angeles
6h 14m
1 stop
DTW12:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$238
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Frontier
Aug 9
DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 12m
1 stop
LAX12:27 amLos Angeles
Aug 23
LAX6:38 amLos Angeles
25h 21m
1 stop
DTW10:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$245
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Frontier
Aug 12
DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 54m
1 stop
ONT9:09 amOntario
Aug 18
ONT12:59 amOntario
17h 44m
1 stop
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$247
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DetroitSanta Ana

DTW - SNA

DTWSNA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/18

9:40 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

12:24 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$102

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/4

5:28 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop4h 03m

$102

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-7:54 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Ontario

Tue 10/7

12:59 am-12:45 am

1 stop20h 46m

$245

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

7:15 am-9:09 am

1 stop28h 54m

Ontario

Mon 8/18

12:59 am-9:43 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$247

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:36 am-6:01 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$277

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

6:55 am-8:13 pm

1 stop16h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:30 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$284

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/26

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:24 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$296

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:24 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$297

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$299

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of August is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $219.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $344. 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 $487.

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 $272. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $452 on average. Flights to California from Detroit in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Detroit to California flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles for the best Detroit - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $291 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Detroit for as low as $211 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Detroit to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to California.

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Best Price Found

$51

Fastest flight time

4h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

6 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $51. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $102.
The fastest flight from Detroit to California takes 4h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to California every day.
There are 6 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Jose (SJC), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to California?

    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 Detroit 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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Best airlines flying from Detroit to California

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $84Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,049 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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