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$64+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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$128
(Frontier)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:10 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Fri 1/176:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$238
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:45 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/611:04 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/314:45 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Fri 1/316:25 amLAS - DTW
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$264
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop29h 10mFrontier
Wed 1/88:14 amLAX - DTW
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Wed 1/296:55 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:52 amDTW - LAX
1 stop21h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/75:40 amLAX - DTW
1 stop27h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$273
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:20 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/298:36 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:31 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop30h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/26:00 amLAS - DTW
1 stop27h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$285
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:20 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop28h 39mFrontier
Mon 12/3012:59 amONT - DTW
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$288
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:10 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/309:24 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:52 amDTW - OAK
3 stops30h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/105:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/219:58 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/111:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$318

Find flights from Detroit to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

2:28 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Ontario

Tue 2/25

7:58 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$128

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/4

3:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/5

12:59 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$141

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/16

12:48 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/23

4:40 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$142

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

6:15 am-7:56 am

Nonstop4h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/24

9:23 pm-4:14 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$147

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

8:04 pm-12:07 am

1 stop7h 03m

Oakland

Tue 2/25

12:40 pm-12:51 am

1 stop9h 11m

$162

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/10

8:14 pm-7:38 am

1 stop14h 24m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 1/13

12:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$169

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/12

12:49 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop10h 54m

San Diego

Fri 1/24

6:25 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$188

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/21

6:03 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

7:27 pm-4:14 am

1 stop5h 47m

$190

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

6:15 am-10:18 pm

3 stops19h 03m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

7:26 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 34m

$192

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/26

5:09 am-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

8:18 pm-8:02 am

1 stop8h 44m

$196

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to California

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to California?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to California. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $72 and $104 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Los Angeles and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California on time: KLM (92%), ITA Airways (92%), Aeromexico (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,048 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $98.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $240). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Detroit to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$258Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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