HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$59+ Cheap flights from California to Detroit (DTT)

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

...and more

Find cheap flights from California to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Detroit (DTT). 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 14, 2024.

Find flight deals from California to Detroit

Cheapest flights from California to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/1210:46 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop3h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/174:45 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 12/176:52 pmLAS - DTW
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Tue 1/73:35 pmDTW - LAS
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$125
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/412:04 pmLAS - DTW
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/68:58 pmDTW - LAS
Nonstop4h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 12/117:45 amONT - DTW
1 stop25h 27mFrontier
Mon 1/610:10 pmDTW - ONT
1 stop28h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/59:04 pmBUR - DTW
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/88:03 pmDTW - BUR
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 12/187:16 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/26:15 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/77:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/129:10 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 12/118:44 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/169:08 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/198:36 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/210:30 pmDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 12/43:00 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop26h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/68:58 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 11/219:02 amLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/244:00 pmDTW - LAX
3 stops21h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/138:11 pmSNA - DTW
2 stops14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/167:48 pmDTW - SNA
1 stop15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$191

Find flights from California to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Detroit 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/21

11:40 pm-7:57 am

1 stop29h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/27

12:48 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$117

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/12

10:46 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop3h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/17

4:45 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$124

Las VegasDetroit

LAS - DTW

LASDTW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/4

12:04 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

8:58 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$136

OntarioDetroit

ONT - DTW

ONTDTW

Ontario

Wed 1/8

7:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/12

9:14 pm-9:39 am

1 stop15h 25m

$153

BurbankDetroit

BUR - DTW

BURDTW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 12/5

9:04 pm-5:44 am

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/8

8:03 pm-8:45 am

1 stop15h 42m

$169

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 1/10

6:25 am-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

8:14 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$175

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 12/7

7:15 pm-5:44 am

1 stop7h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/12

9:10 pm-8:13 am

1 stop14h 03m

$181

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 12/11

8:44 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop23h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/16

9:08 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 12m

$182

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Thu 12/19

8:36 pm-6:12 am

1 stop6h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/2

10:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 05m

$186

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 12/4

3:00 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop26h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

8:58 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 27m

$186

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/14

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from California to Detroit

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $253). Flying from California to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 CA to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

When flying from California to Detroit, 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 California to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Detroit. 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 14, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to DTT are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, 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 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest from California to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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 California to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from California?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $68 and American Airlines from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Detroit?

    The most popular route from California to Detroit is Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You may also consider San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Ontario - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Detroit consider choosing American Airlines (100%), Virgin Atlantic (97%) or Delta (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Detroit is $97. On average you can expect to pay $1,022. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $131.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Detroit 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 California to Detroit?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Detroit (average of $253). Flying from California to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to O'Hare Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to O'Hare Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Boston to O'Hare Intl flights
Seattle to O'Hare Intl flights
Atlanta to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Midway flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Midway flights
Newark to Detroit flights
Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights
Orlando to O'Hare Intl flights
Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Midway flights
Baltimore to O'Hare Intl flights
Philadelphia to O'Hare Intl flights
Atlanta to Midway flights
Denver to O'Hare Intl flights
Sky Harbor Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Miami to O'Hare Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Detroit flights
Hobby to O'Hare Intl flights
Fort Lauderdale to O'Hare Intl flights
LaGuardia to Detroit flights
Burbank to O'Hare Intl flights
Ontario to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Midway flights
Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl flights
George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl flights
Seattle to Midway flights
Charlotte to O'Hare Intl flights
Baltimore to Midway flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit flights
Minneapolis to O'Hare Intl flights
Raleigh to O'Hare Intl flights
Hobby to Midway flights
Baltimore to Detroit flights
LaGuardia to Midway flights
San Francisco to Midway flights
Reagan-National to Detroit flights
Los Angeles to Detroit flights
Dulles Intl to Midway flights
Portland to O'Hare Intl flights
San Diego to O'Hare Intl flights
Austin to O'Hare Intl flights
Tampa to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Detroit flights
Cleveland to O'Hare Intl flights

Top 8 airlines flying from California to Detroit

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Detroit. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$206Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$277Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines