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Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 1,975 miles, 4h 40m nonstop.

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DTW to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,975 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
4h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
45all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday18% less than Friday
Time difference
3h behindLos Angeles vs Detroit

Detroit to Los Angeles

Round trips from $153

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Detroit to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$201
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$172
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$182
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$170
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 19$153
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 10$157

Airlines flying Detroit to Los Angeles

8 airlines fly nonstop with 45 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

DetroitLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly DTW to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $153; September 2026 is the most expensive at $201 and up, a difference of $48 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

Flying the other way? Los Angeles to DetroitFares, airlines and tips for LAX to DTW.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h 40m gate to gate, covering 1,975 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LAX?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 45 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DEN, LAS and PHL.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $153 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Detroit to Los Angeles flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit. DTW is on America/Detroit time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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