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$416 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 3/2. 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
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DTW - CLO • 2 stops
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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

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 16m
2 stops
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2:24 pm - 9:15 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 51m
1 stop
$416Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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10:59 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 16m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 11:45 am
CLO
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DTW
20h 21m
2 stops
$445Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:15 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 51m
1 stop
$452Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 16m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:45 am
CLO
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DTW
19h 23m
2 stops
$472Spirit Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 1:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 16m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 12:13 am
CLO
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DTW
8h 49m
1 stop
$501Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
17h 55m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:45 am
CLO
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DTW
19h 23m
2 stops
$504Spirit Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 1:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
15h 16m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 3:24 pm
CLO
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DTW
24h 00m
2 stops
$518Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 1:09 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 24m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 12:13 am
CLO
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DTW
8h 52m
1 stop
$568Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
17h 55m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 8:15 am
CLO
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DTW
16h 53m
1 stop
$569Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 1:09 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 24m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 3:33 pm
CLO
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DTW
24h 12m
2 stops
$591Spirit 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 – 78% 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 $477.

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 12m.

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 38m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$416
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 $416 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 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $376 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11135 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
6.4Food
8.0Crew
7.5Boarding
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AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

6.0 GoodJennifer, Jan 2026
DFW - BOS
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AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

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

It ran smoothly even though we were in a high season.

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

Flight was cancelled with no help From spirit or kayak. Please refund asap

Flight was cancelled 2.5 before departure without warning. Staff was rude and lied to us pre-security.

30 minute delay, Also there was a medical emergency on the flight. The flight crew was on top of the situation and assisted the medical professionals that happened to be on the flight.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

The pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

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