DTW - CLO

$160 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Cali

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Cali departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$527
Typical prices: $770-$671
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/23Sat 5/30
DTW - CLO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$160
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/18
DTW - CLO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $527 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Cali. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $479 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Cali (DTW-CLO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Cali that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Cali

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:07 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 07m
1 stop
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2:02 pm - 9:03 am
CLO
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DTW
18h 01m
1 stop
$527Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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8:25 pm - 8:35 pm
DTW
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CLO
25h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 7:52 am
CLO
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DTW
25h 47m
3 stops
$540Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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8:25 pm - 11:40 pm
DTW
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CLO
28h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 9:03 am
CLO
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DTW
18h 01m
1 stop
$546Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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8:25 pm - 11:40 pm
DTW
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CLO
28h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 11:53 pm
CLO
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DTW
17h 48m
2 stops
$550Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20
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6:57 pm - 11:06 am
DTW
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CLO
41h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 11:53 pm
CLO
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DTW
8h 51m
1 stop
$559Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20
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8:12 pm - 6:15 am
DTW
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CLO
35h 03m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:53 pm
CLO
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DTW
15h 53m
3 stops
$561Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:00 am - 11:25 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 4:32 pm
CLO
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DTW
18h 47m
2 stops
$567Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 11:25 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 25m
2 stops
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6:30 pm - 5:52 pm
CLO
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DTW
22h 22m
2 stops
$569Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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6:00 am - 1:07 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 07m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 11:49 am
CLO
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DTW
20h 47m
2 stops
$576Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20
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8:12 pm - 5:17 pm
DTW
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CLO
22h 05m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 11:53 pm
CLO
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DTW
15h 53m
3 stops
$580Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Cali flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Detroit to Cali?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Cali chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the top choice – 83% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Detroit to Cali picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Detroit to Cali?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Cali clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $479.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Detroit to Cali?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cali via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Miami (MIA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 15m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Detroit to Cali?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Cali, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) often has the shortest layovers from Detroit to Cali, with an average of 2h 31m.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$160
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Cali

When to book flights from Detroit to Cali

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cali?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cali was $160 for a one-way ticket and $527 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Cali?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cali from Detroit.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Cali?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Cali?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Cali.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Cali, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Cali are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $711 and an overall rating of 7.1, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Cali?

    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 Cali.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Cali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cali with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and CLO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Cali from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Cali?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Detroit to Cali were found on Spirit Airlines ($527) and American Airlines ($661).

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Cali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Cali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Cali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11662 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
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The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

2.0 MediocreStella, Apr 2026
ORD - DCA
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The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

For a 4 1/2 hour international flight all we got was 1 small pack of cookies and a drink. You had to watch movies on your own devise.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Broke my bag and offered no support or solution afterwards

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

I know it's a low-cost airline. However, the seats are very basic, so after two hours of travel, they feel very uncomfortable and cannot be reclined. The two flights from Bogota to Orlando and the return flight were very punctual. The check-in process on the app works very well. I really liked the self-check-in process for luggage at the Orlando airport; it was quick, easy, and very convenient.

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

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