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$50+ Cheap flights from Michigan to California

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DTW — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Michigan (USMI) 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Michigan to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/79:10 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/1411:58 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$106
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:43 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop4h 24mFrontier
Thu 12/126:11 amLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/98:25 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/128:51 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$107
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Sun 12/86:36 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 24mFrontier
Fri 12/131:06 pmLAS - ORD
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/73:45 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1410:46 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/167:25 amORD - BUR
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/2311:18 amBUR - ORD
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/812:49 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Thu 12/1211:55 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/109:10 pmORD - BUR
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/119:04 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:48 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/131:00 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/109:10 pmORD - SAN
1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/138:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Tue 12/174:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/138:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/257:16 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$149

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

10:59 am-3:29 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

1:43 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$106

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/8

12:43 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

6:11 am-11:48 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$106

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/9

8:25 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

8:51 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$107

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

10:47 pm-12:54 am

Nonstop4h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/22

11:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$112

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

3:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/22

11:25 am-6:29 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$125

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

3:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/14

11:40 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$128

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/16

7:25 am-3:06 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 12/23

11:18 am-11:46 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$128

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

9:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 35m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 12/11

9:04 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 26m

$132

DetroitLas Vegas

DTW - LAS

DTWLAS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/9

7:48 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/13

1:00 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$137

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

9:10 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 05m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$145

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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 $321). 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 November 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USMI 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 (10 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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and United 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
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

  • 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 $50 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $50 and Southwest from $85 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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 $321). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$151Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$254Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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