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$32+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LAX
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
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Wed 11/2011:17 pmORD - BUR
1 stop11h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/49:04 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/31$64
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/1012:47 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Fri 11/158:45 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 49mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$94
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/1810:57 amORD - LAS
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/206:27 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/310:59 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop3h 59mFrontier
Thu 11/76:50 amLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$95
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/311:48 amORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/711:17 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$96
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/97:25 amORD - BUR
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/163:56 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$106
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/2011:17 pmORD - BUR
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2212:41 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/172:03 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2011:40 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/33:45 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Thu 12/511:00 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:03 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1112:04 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/31$132
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:43 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/911:59 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/116:35 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/164:20 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$140

Find flights from Michigan to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/20

11:17 pm-8:46 am

1 stop11h 29m

$32

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/11

3:15 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$48

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

7:43 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$67

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/7

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$67

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

7:00 pm-8:36 am

1 stop15h 36m

$88

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/11

10:32 pm-12:42 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$48

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/11

10:13 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop4h 08m

$49

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/20

8:40 am-11:14 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$105

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$112

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/9

3:04 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Michigan to California

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $240). Flying from Michigan 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 MI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 October 31, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to California as you normally would.

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 October 31, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Frontier and American Airlines from Michigan to California have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
294 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,514 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from Michigan to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Michigan to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $64, but on average you can expect to pay $97.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Michigan to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Michigan to California under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Michigan to California is less than $168.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Michigan to California for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Michigan to California within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Michigan to California?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

    On average, you can expect to see 18 flights from Michigan to California a day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 33% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 6% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 61% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to California?

    Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from Michigan to California in just under 4h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 22m. The distance from Michigan to California is about 1986 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $32 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $38 and United Airlines from $67 one-way.

  • What does DTW to LAX mean?

    Great question - DTW to LAX just means Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Michigan to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Michigan to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Michigan to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Michigan to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Michigan to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Michigan to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Michigan to California flight deals updated?

    The Michigan to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to California (average of $240). Flying from Michigan 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 9 airlines flying from Michigan to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$118Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$151Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$254Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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