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

Direct flights take on average 5h 04m to travel the 1,974 miles between Detroit and Los Angeles.

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

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 47m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (5).

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 08:31 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 10:15.

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

Delta, JetBlue, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines 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.

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Detroit and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 149 minutes.

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

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

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 Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

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.

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles were found on Southwest (£282) and Alaska Airlines (£316).

£123 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTW - LAX)

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest return fare

£282

Typical prices: £173-£424

Southwest

Sat 16/1Tue 19/1

DTW - LAX • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£428

Typical prices: £214-£427

Delta

Mon 14/12Mon 21/12

DTW - LAX • Direct

Advice from real travellers

AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic Detroit-Los Angeles flights.

Delta Comfort Plus adds up to 8 cm extra legroom for more comfort on this route.

User tips

Direct flights

Every day

You can fly direct with Delta and Frontier. Average duration is 4h 47m

Direct flights

Avoid delays

Delta

Most punctual • 85% on-time

Morning flights

Best time • Fewest delays

Insights

When to book

2 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.

Insights

When to travel

February

Cheapest • 29% price drop

December

Most popular

Good to know

Start a new search

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Los Angeles!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTW-LAX)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Return

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Sat, 16 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

13:30 - 19:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

06:00 - 17:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

£282Southwest

Wed, 9 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

06:30 - 12:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

06:05 - 15:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

£286Southwest

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

07:10 - 14:05DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 55m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

08:20 - 20:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

£289Southwest

Tue, 5 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan

06:30 - 13:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

06:45 - 15:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

£302Southwest

Tue, 5 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan

06:30 - 12:45DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

23:50 - 10:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

£306Southwest

Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

20:45 - 01:25DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl

23:10 - 13:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl

£306Southwest

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

05:25 - 11:50DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:50 - 22:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

£310Southwest

Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

15:50 - 22:15DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

22:50 - 15:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 25m2 stops Tampa Baltimore/Washington

£314Southwest

Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

17:59 - 17:03DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£316Alaska Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

17:30 - 17:04DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

09:29 - 16:32LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£317Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 14:44DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 43m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£543Alaska Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

17:39 - 23:37DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 58m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£547Alaska Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 20:37DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

14:27 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 13m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£553Alaska Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 12:56DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£554Alaska Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 20:37DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

14:27 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 13m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£555Alaska Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 20:37DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£556Alaska Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 20:37DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 36m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

14:27 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 13m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£560Alaska Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 1 Nov

20:29 - 22:10DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 41mdirect

22:05 - 05:24LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 19mdirect

£563Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:01 - 12:56DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

15:37 - 05:40LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 03m2 stops San Francisco Seattle/Tacoma Intl

£584Alaska Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

12:42 - 14:26DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 44mdirect

22:45 - 06:03LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 18mdirect

£600Delta

Recent direct flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

16:59 - 19:00DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 01mdirect

06:00 - 13:22LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 22mdirect

£428Delta

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

20:42 - 22:34DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 52mdirect

16:20 - 23:42LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 22mdirect

£429Delta

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

20:42 - 22:34DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 52mdirect

22:05 - 05:21LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 16mdirect

£429Delta

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

08:25 - 10:28DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 03mdirect

06:00 - 13:18LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 18mdirect

£444Delta

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

18:00 - 19:52DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 52mdirect

12:00 - 19:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 15mdirect

£459Delta

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

08:40 - 10:35DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 55mdirect

22:05 - 05:21LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 16mdirect

£465Delta

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:40 - 14:33DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 53mdirect

16:20 - 23:42LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 22mdirect

£466Delta

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

20:42 - 22:34DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 52mdirect

22:05 - 05:21LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 16mdirect

£467Delta

Mon, 28 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

20:45 - 22:49DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 04mdirect

15:36 - 23:06LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 30mdirect

£495Delta

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

12:29 - 14:28DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

4h 59mdirect

15:40 - 22:53LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 13mdirect

£496Delta

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Detroit to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Prices

Airlines

Delays

How much is a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between £271 and £475 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £282 on Southwest (16 Jan–19 Jan).

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 February, where tickets cost £220 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £407 and £407 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 £219, 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?

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 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Find deals

Low season	September
High season	December
Cheapest flight	£123

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

Flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

AndreaFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2026

I chose Spirit because it was a lot cheaper. Expect a very uncomfortable seat for basic economy. Bring something to do because there is no back of the seat entertainment screen.

AngeliqueFlew with Spirit Airlines-Nov 2025

Know there is a shuttle to exit or get baggage

What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles was £123 for a one-way ticket and £282 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Los Angeles?
Delta, JetBlue, Aeromexico, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines 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.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

Add a hotel or car hire

Airports

Cabin class

Direct flights

Other destinations

Return flight

Complete your trip to Los Angeles with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Los Angeles

Hotels in Los Angeles

Holidays in Los Angeles

DTW - LAX

£123 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTW-LAX)

Recent return flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Recent one-way flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Recent last minute flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Recent direct flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Detroit to Los Angeles flights

How much is a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

How often are flights from Detroit to Los Angeles delayed?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Detroit to Los Angeles

Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

FAQs for booking Detroit to Los Angeles flights

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Los Angeles?

More options for your flight from Detroit to Los Angeles

Complete your trip to Los Angeles with a hotel stay or car hire

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to Los Angeles

Find direct flights to and from Detroit and Los Angeles

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight