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$84+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit (LAX - 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DTT
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$291 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Detroit (DTT) flights.
From Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (DTT).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/245:56 pmLAX - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/305:20 amDTW - LAX
1 stop21h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/38:05 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/96:28 pmDTW - LAX
Nonstop4h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 5/34:59 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Mon 5/511:09 amDTW - LAX
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/8$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/27:37 pmLAX - DTW
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/95:30 amDTW - LAX
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$252

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Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

5:56 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

5:20 am-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$179

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

8:05 pm-5:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

6:28 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$181

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

4:59 pm-8:52 am

1 stop12h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

11:09 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$188

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:58 am-10:49 am

1 stop6h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

6:05 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$267

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

6:44 pm-4:33 am

1 stop6h 49m

$84

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:10 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$86

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

12:58 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 00m

$114

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

11:55 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 18m

$130

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:59 am-8:25 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$200

Los AngelesDetroit

LAX - DTW

LAXDTW

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$215

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 LAX to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 April 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Detroit flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 April 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Detroit. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 16 flights from Los Angeles to All airports, all of which are around 4h 17m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Detroit round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Sun Country Air, with the lowest prices starting at $185 and $285, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $114, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    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 Los Angeles to Detroit on time: China Southern (93%), LATAM Airlines (90%), Spirit Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $92. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $154 on average our data indicates $833 when flying from Los Angeles to Detroit.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Los Angeles to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$297Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$388Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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