Q: 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.

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

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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.

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.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 direct flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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.

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.

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 08:27 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 10:10.

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 20:59 and lands at 22:46.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Aeromexico, and United Airlines 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 February, where tickets cost £216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £408 and £399 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 February, where tickets cost £216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £408 and £399 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 153 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 15% 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 Sunday 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 7 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 7 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 £220, 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 £220, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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