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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Los Angeles?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Detroit, with most prices found around $217. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Los Angeles from Detroit during January instead. Flights to Los Angeles in January, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $218.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $347. 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 Los Angeles on Sunday is $489.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is at noon. Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $276. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $451 per ticket.
What is the cheapest Detroit to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $290 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Detroit for as low as $216 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Los Angeles flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Los Angeles
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Detroit to Los Angeles on average per day?
The number of flights available between Detroit and Los Angeles is 21 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 8:00AM, with 46% of daily flights leaving at noon.
How many flights depart from Detroit to Los Angeles on average per week?
As of July 2025, 152 flights take off from Detroit and land in Los Angeles each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Detroit to Los Angeles by plane?
The distance between Detroit and Los Angeles is about 1981.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 43m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport is 7 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Airport. 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 Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Los Angeles, the leading plane model is Airbus A321-100/200, making up 28.80% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 21.99%, Boeing 737-900 with 20.21%, and Airbus A320 (sharklets) with 7.32%.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines, representing 62% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 30%, Frontier at 3%, and American Airlines at 2%.
Best airlines flying from Detroit to Los Angeles
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to Los Angeles with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $89 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,273 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $132 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,064 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $218 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,844 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $218 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $245 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,962 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $295 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.9 336 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $318 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,258 reviews |
Delta Flights From Detroit to Los Angeles
Across 13 Delta flights from Detroit to Los Angeles this week, the average price was $445, with the best Delta deals starting from $245 round-trip. 7,958 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Southwest Flights From Detroit to Los Angeles
Another popular option for Detroit to Los Angeles flights is Southwest (8.0/10, 4,256 ratings). Southwest flies from Detroit to Los Angeles around 3 times per week, with deals starting from $318 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $508.
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Can I find flights from Detroit to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Los Angeles from Detroit which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Once all potential Detroit to Los Angeles flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
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