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Cheap flights Detroit — Los Angeles

from $98 3 185 km ~4h 15m 7 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Saturday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $98 on 05.12.2026
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Prices found for 13 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
05 Dec 2026, Sat
jetBlue B6 1136
19:16
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
03:43
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
8h 27m 1 stop
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
Frontier Airlines F9 2801
14:41
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
20:50
ONT Ontario International Airport
6h 9m 1 stop
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 1272
14:35
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
00:20
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
9h 45m 2 stops
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14 Nov 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 3565
04:35
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
10:32
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
5h 57m 1 stop
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05 Dec 2026, Sat
United Airlines UA 302
16:50
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
23:34
ONT Ontario International Airport
6h 44m Direct
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 3991
13:26
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
18:28
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
5h 2m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 185 km
Flight time
4h 15m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $98 (05.12.2026)
Average price
$184
Maximum price
$237
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Arrival airports (2)
LAX Los Angeles International Airport ONT Ontario International Airport
Airlines (3)
B6 jetBlue F9 Frontier Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (5)
Kiwi.com Farera Lucky2Go Trip.com Turna.com
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
jetBlue
jetBlue
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$98
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 5 flights · 3 days
$151
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$275
Where to buy tickets 5
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $98
Farera
3 tickets · 2 days
from $151
Lucky2Go
1 tickets · 1 days
from $157
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $237
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $275
Airports

From — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

To — Los Angeles (2)

  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport
  • ONT Ontario International Airport
Other destinations from Detroit
Frequently asked questions about the route Detroit — Los Angeles
How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Approximate flight time — 4h 15m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The straight-line distance — 3 185 km.
How much do flights from Detroit to Los Angeles cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $98 on 05.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $184. Range: $98 — $237.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Detroit operate flights?
From Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
To which airports in Los Angeles do flights arrive?
To Los Angeles: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $275. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Detroit — Los Angeles

Flights Detroit — Los Angeles is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 185 km. Flight time 4h 15m. Time difference -3h.

From Detroit (DTW) flights depart from 1 airport: DTW. To Los Angeles (LAX) — 2 arrival airports: LAX, ONT.

3 airlines operate on this route: jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $98 (05.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $184, ranging from $98 to $237. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.

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