DTW - CLO

$470 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Cali

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Cali departing on 4/18. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$470
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/18Sat 4/25
DTW - CLO • 1 stop
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $470 (round-trip)
American Airlines
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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Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $478 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
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, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:58 pm
DTW
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CLO
7h 48m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 8:02 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 09m
2 stops
$470Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:25 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 am - 11:49 pm
CLO
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DTW
18h 09m
2 stops
$611Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:40 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:49 pm
CLO
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DTW
32h 04m
2 stops
$612Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 24
Copa Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:35 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 45m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 8:38 am
CLO
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DTW
19h 30m
2 stops
$638Copa Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 1:17 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:27 pm
CLO
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DTW
21h 57m
1 stop
$642American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 9:00 am
DTW
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CLO
15h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:02 am
CLO
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DTW
24h 47m
3 stops
$646Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 1:08 pm
DTW
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CLO
20h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:27 am
CLO
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DTW
18h 12m
2 stops
$657American Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Sun, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:01 pm
DTW
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CLO
16h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:27 pm
CLO
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DTW
21h 57m
1 stop
$664American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 1:08 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 2:49 pm
CLO
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DTW
23h 34m
2 stops
$669American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 1:08 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:13 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 58m
2 stops
$684American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Cali?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Detroit to Cali were found on Spirit Airlines ($470) and Copa Airlines ($638).

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$470
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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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 $470 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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 $680 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 $467 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.

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 11395 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
6.4Food
8.0Crew
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The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

4.0 OkayJohn, Mar 2026
PHX - CLT
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The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

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.

Good! But your flight crews don’t need to ‘eat the mics’ when making announcements. If they held the mics 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths, we could understand them so much better. Otherwise, all is well.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

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