What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to California?

Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to California

How many flights depart from Detroit to California on average per day?

As of September 2025, 51 flights take off from Detroit and land in California each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 44% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and California is 360 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to California?

Delta, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to California?

Prices for flights from Detroit to California were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to California?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Detroit to California as of September 2025.

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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9:21 am - 9:25 pmDTW-LAX

15h 04m1 stop

9:22 am - 11:49 pmLAX-DTW

11h 27m1 stop

$129Spirit Airlines

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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 8

9:05 pm - 9:40 amDTW-LAX

15h 35m1 stop

1:42 pm - 9:10 pmLAX-DTW

4h 28mnonstop

$133Spirit Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 16

6:00 am - 6:55 pmDTW-LAS

15h 55m1 stop

12:59 am - 12:59 amLAS-DTW

21h 00m1 stop

$148Frontier

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Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10

6:00 am - 11:50 pmDTW-ONT

20h 50m1 stop

6:53 am - 12:59 amONT-DTW

15h 06m1 stop

$148Frontier

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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20

6:00 am - 7:20 amDTW-LAS

4h 20mnonstop

11:30 am - 6:20 pmLAS-DTW

3h 50mnonstop

$179Southwest

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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5

3:16 pm - 10:19 pmDTW-LAS

10h 03m1 stop

11:45 pm - 11:18 amLAS-DTW

8h 33m1 stop

$193American Airlines

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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 18

1:29 pm - 8:48 pmDTW-SAN

10h 19m1 stop

6:19 am - 7:14 pmSAN-DTW

9h 55m1 stop

$239American Airlines

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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12

6:03 pm - 11:53 pmDTW-OAK

8h 50m1 stop

12:30 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-DTW

8h 29m1 stop

$297Delta

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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Nov 4

6:03 pm - 11:53 pmDTW-OAK

8h 50m1 stop

5:55 am - 7:31 pmOAK-DTW

10h 36m2 stops

$302Delta

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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Nov 4

7:00 am - 11:00 amDTW-SFO

7h 00m1 stop

4:35 pm - 1:50 amSFO-DTW

6h 15m1 stop

$303Southwest

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Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to California flight tickets

Spirit Airlines

Oct 7

DTW9:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 04m

1 stop

LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles

Oct 8

LAX9:22 amLos Angeles

11h 27m

1 stop

DTW11:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$129

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Spirit Airlines

Oct 15

DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 35m

1 stop

LAX9:40 amLos Angeles

Oct 16

LAX1:42 pmLos Angeles

4h 28m

DTW9:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$133

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Spirit Airlines

Oct 18

DTW7:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 23m

LAS9:22 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Oct 18

LAS10:27 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 01m

DTW5:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$141

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Frontier flights from Detroit to California

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to California flight tickets

Frontier

Sep 30

DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 08m

1 stop

LAS11:08 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Oct 3

LAS3:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 36m

1 stop

DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Frontier

Oct 2

DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 43m

1 stop

ONT7:53 amOntario

Oct 5

ONT8:59 pmOntario

24h 47m

1 stop

DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$149

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Frontier

Oct 24

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 16m

1 stop

SNA11:16 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Oct 27

SNA12:01 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9h 58m

1 stop

DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

9:21 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:22 am-11:49 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$129

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

9:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

1:42 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$133

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

12:59 am-12:59 am

1 stop21h 00m

$148

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Ontario

Mon 10/20

6:53 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 06m

$148

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-7:20 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/5

11:30 am-6:20 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$179

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/18

3:16 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/18

11:45 pm-11:18 am

1 stop8h 33m

$193

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

1:29 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Diego

Wed 11/12

6:19 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$239

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

6:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$297

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

6:03 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-7:31 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$302

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

4:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop6h 15m

$303

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $232.

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 $338. 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 $473.

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 $260. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $472 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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty 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 $293 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 $209 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to California 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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Best Price Found	$140
Fastest flight time	4h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	1 airport

The best one-way flight to California from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $179.

The fastest flight from Detroit to California takes 4h 15m

Direct flights go from Detroit to California every day.

There is 1 airport near California: Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to California?
Prices for flights from Detroit to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to California?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Detroit to California as of September 2025.
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.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Detroit to California is Airbus A321-100/200, representing 21.12% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320 (sharklets) at 15.15%, Boeing 737-900 at 14.74%, and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 at 13.09%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom $84	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,174 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,019 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $128	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 330 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $218	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,924 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,957 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,914 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,242 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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