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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 8:59 PM
        4h 47m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:46 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Fri, Jul 31 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 10:20 PM
        4h 23m
        Nonstop
        DTW 5:43 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sun, Aug 2 | Delta Air Lines
        $426 $576
        26% off
        26% off
        $576 $426
      • DTW 8:59 PM
        4h 47m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:46 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Jul 30 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 5:30 AM
        4h 26m
        Nonstop
        DTW 12:56 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Aug 1 | Delta Air Lines
        $426 $576
        26% off
        26% off
        $576 $426
      • DTW 8:52 AM
        25h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:36 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 29 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 12:34 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Aug 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $223 $576
        61% off
        61% off
        $576 $223
      • DTW 6:10 AM
        13h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 4:54 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 15 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        14h 29m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Tue, Jul 21 | Frontier Airlines
        $224
        61% off
        $576 $224
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:55 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Jul 14 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        14h 29m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Tue, Jul 21 | Frontier Airlines
        $224
        61% off
        $576 $224
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        19h 11m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:11 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Jul 11 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 9:43 AM
        23h 51m
        1 stop
        DTW 12:34 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Jul 15 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 8:52 AM
        25h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:36 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Jul 25 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 9:43 AM
        11h 16m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Jul 29 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 1:19 PM
        22h 36m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:55 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Jul 28 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        14h 29m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Aug 1 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 8:52 AM
        25h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:36 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 1 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 9:43 AM
        11h 16m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Aug 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 8:52 AM
        25h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:36 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Jul 18 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        14h 29m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Tue, Jul 21 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        9h 4m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:04 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Jul 23 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 6:30 AM
        27h 4m
        1 stop
        DTW 12:34 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Tue, Jul 28 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        9h 4m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:04 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Fri, Jul 24 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 9:43 AM
        11h 16m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:59 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Jul 29 | Frontier Airlines
        $238
        59% off
        $576 $238
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sun, Jul 12 | Normal Airline
        LAX 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 4:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Tue, Jul 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 8:20 PM
        5h 7m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:27 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Fri, Jul 31 | Delta Air Lines
        $309 $419
        26% off
        26% off
        $419 $309
      • DTW 8:20 PM
        5h 7m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:27 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        $310 $419
        26% off
        26% off
        $419 $310
      • DTW 5:57 PM
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:07 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Jul 30 | American Airlines
        $106 $419
        75% off
        75% off
        $419 $106
      • DTW 7:40 AM
        19h 31m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:11 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $133
        68% off
        $419 $133
      • DTW 8:52 AM
        26h 14m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:06 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Frontier Airlines
        $134
        68% off
        $419 $134
      • DTW 7:40 AM
        19h 31m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:11 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 13 | Frontier Airlines
        $136
        68% off
        $419 $136
      • DTW 10:10 AM
        16h 47m
        1 stop
        LAX 11:57 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Jul 22 | Delta Air Lines
        $138
        67% off
        $419 $138
      • DTW 7:40 AM
        19h 31m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:11 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 15 | Frontier Airlines
        $139
        67% off
        $419 $139
      • DTW 9:49 AM
        11h 23m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:12 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        $143
        66% off
        $419 $143
      • DTW 9:49 AM
        11h 23m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:12 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 1 | Frontier Airlines
        $144
        66% off
        $419 $144
      • DTW 9:49 AM
        11h 23m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:12 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Aug 25 | Frontier Airlines
        $144
        66% off
        $419 $144
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sun, Jul 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of $199. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $395.

$395
$297
$199
$101
    Cheapest
  • $218
    Jul
  • $267
    Aug
  • $199
    Sep
  • $223
    Oct
  • $308
    Nov
  • $333
    Dec
  • $252
    Jan
  • $327
    Feb
  • $259
    Mar
  • $223
    Apr
  • $355
    May
  • $395
    Jun

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$336
$275
$213
$152
    Cheapest
  • $273
    Mon
  • $258
    Tue
  • $272
    Wed
  • $213
    Thu
  • $336
    Fri
  • $291
    Sat
  • $304
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Detroit to Los Angeles. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

American Airlines
From $106
Frontier Airlines
From $133
Delta Air Lines
From $138
Qatar Airways
From $150
Sun Country Airlines
From $190
Jetblue Airways
From $213
Alaska Airlines
From $228
United Airlines
From $228
Hahn Air
From $299

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Flight Schedule from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F93177

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    11:49 AM

    DTW

    2h 57m

    Nonstop

    1:46 PM

    DFW

    S - T W T - S
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  2. F94963

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    4:00 PM

    DFW

    3h 32m

    Nonstop

    5:32 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  3. AA1790

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    5:57 PM

    DTW

    4h 11m

    Nonstop

    7:08 PM

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA3204

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    8:38 PM

    PHX

    1h 29m

    Nonstop

    10:07 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  5. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:40 AM

    DTW

    3h 14m

    Nonstop

    8:54 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. F92341

    Denver International Airport

    12:32 PM

    DEN

    2h 37m

    Nonstop

    2:09 PM

    LAX

    - - - W - - S

  7. B61236

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:30 AM

    DTW

    1h 51m

    Nonstop

    9:21 AM

    BOS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. B61487

    Boston Logan International Airport

    10:45 AM

    BOS

    6h 23m

    Nonstop

    2:08 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T - S

  9. F93364

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    12:27 PM

    DTW

    2h 46m

    Nonstop

    3:13 PM

    MCO

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F94145

    Orlando Intl. Airport

    3:30 PM

    MCO

    5h 27m

    Nonstop

    5:57 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  11. B61336

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    2:46 PM

    DTW

    1h 58m

    Nonstop

    4:44 PM

    BOS

    S M T W T F S
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  12. B6387

    Boston Logan International Airport

    8:25 PM

    BOS

    6h 14m

    Nonstop

    11:39 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  13. DL3673

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    10:10 AM

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    10:37 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T - S
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  14. F92445

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    7:10 PM

    ORD

    4h 47m

    Nonstop

    9:57 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  15. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    1:19 PM

    DTW

    3h 16m

    Nonstop

    2:35 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  16. F92341

    Denver International Airport

    12:32 PM

    DEN

    2h 37m

    Nonstop

    2:09 PM

    LAX

    - - - W - - S

  17. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:40 AM

    DTW

    3h 14m

    Nonstop

    8:54 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  18. F94345

    Denver International Airport

    10:33 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:06 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  19. F91957

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:52 AM

    DTW

    3h 4m

    Nonstop

    10:56 AM

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  20. F91755

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    8:48 PM

    IAH

    3h 51m

    Nonstop

    10:39 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 3,181.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $106
Cheapest return ticket price $223

FAQs for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

    It takes around 5 hours 14 minutes to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (dtw) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (lax).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
  • Tickets cost around $328 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $516 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 08:30 and arrives in Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at 10:41.
  • The latest flight departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 21:20 and arrives in Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at 23:15.
    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The distance is around 7 km.
  • Spirit Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4961 flights per month.

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