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

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DTW — LAX
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

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$126
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$64
(Booking.com)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to California
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
jue. 3/1310:26 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
dom. 3/165:52 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
mar. 2/256:45 amDTW - BUR
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
jue. 2/2712:56 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/222:28 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
jue. 2/277:58 pmONT - DTW
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$130
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sáb. 2/158:19 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 42mSpirit Airlines
mié. 2/199:27 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$136
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sáb. 4/122:10 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop20h 55mFrontier
mié. 4/1612:59 amLAS - DTW
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$139
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jue. 2/66:08 amDTW - LAS
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/611:55 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$141
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mié. 2/196:15 amDTW - BUR
1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines
lun. 2/245:37 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$144
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jue. 2/205:09 amDTW - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
mar. 2/2510:01 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/243:36 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
lun. 4/2810:35 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$150
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vie. 2/710:35 amDTW - LAX
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/109:40 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$156
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jue. 2/1310:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/161:27 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$181
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jue. 1/301:21 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop13h 31mFrontier
lun. 2/106:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$183

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 enero 16, 2025.

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DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 3/13

10:26 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 09m

Oakland

dom. 3/16

5:52 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$126

DetroitOntario

DTW - ONT

DTWONT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/22

2:28 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Ontario

jue. 2/27

7:58 pm-11:00 am

1 stop12h 02m

$130

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/15

8:19 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 2/22

6:25 pm-1:16 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$136

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 4/12

2:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/15

11:49 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$139

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 1/26

2:07 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 1/29

6:25 am-12:21 pm

1 stop26h 56m

$140

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/28

3:41 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Los Angeles

dom. 2/2

9:40 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$145

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/30

1:21 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/1

8:18 pm-11:48 am

1 stop12h 30m

$150

DetroitLos Angeles

DTW - LAX

DTWLAX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/30

1:21 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

lun. 2/3

9:40 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$155

DetroitBurbank

DTW - BUR

DTWBUR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/20

10:33 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 42m

Burbank Bob Hope

sáb. 2/22

7:30 pm-4:18 am

1 stop5h 48m

$180

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/13

10:33 pm-9:01 am

1 stop13h 28m

San Diego

dom. 2/16

1:27 pm-5:00 am

1 stop12h 33m

$181

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 enero 16, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 enero 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to California, such as Spirit 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
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $65 and $100 on Frontier and Southwest, 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 Diego.

  • 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: ITA Airways (88%), Spirit Airlines (83%), Virgin Atlantic (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,295 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $84 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $105.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$257Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$307Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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