Q: How long does a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 00m to travel the 1,974 miles flying distance from Detroit. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 11m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 11m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

For Detroit to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

For Detroit to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How long does a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 00m to travel the 1,974 miles flying distance from Detroit. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 11m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 11m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (6). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

For Detroit to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

For Detroit to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 07:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:00.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 21:45 and lands at 23:52.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost £197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £271 and £259 respectively.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost £197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £271 and £259 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles. <a href='/flight-routes/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW/Los-Angeles-LAX'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 149 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Spirit Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Question 25

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

For Detroit to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost £197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £271 and £259 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

No, with an average price for the route of £406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Detroit to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Detroit to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, Spirit Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles per day?

How long does a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 00m to travel the 1,974 miles flying distance from Detroit.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 07:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 21:45 and lands at 23:52.

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Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Los Angeles flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

There are direct flights from Detroit to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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