DTW - CLO

$141 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 5/9. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$403
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/12Mon 3/16
DTW - CLO • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$141
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/9
DTW - CLO • 2 stops
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $332 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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Nonstop flights
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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

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:45 am - 7:11 am
DTW
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CLO
26h 26m
3 stops
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2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$403Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
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5:45 am - 2:15 pm
DTW
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CLO
8h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$407Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:45 am - 7:11 am
DTW
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CLO
26h 26m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:38 pm - 10:37 pm
CLO
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DTW
22h 59m
3 stops
$409Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:45 am - 11:10 pm
DTW
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CLO
18h 25m
2 stops
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10:38 pm - 11:59 pm
CLO
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DTW
24h 21m
3 stops
$414Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:34 pm - 1:19 pm
DTW
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CLO
20h 45m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$421Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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5:34 pm - 1:19 pm
DTW
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CLO
20h 45m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$426Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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9:53 pm - 1:19 pm
DTW
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CLO
16h 26m
2 stops
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2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$428Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:53 pm - 1:19 pm
DTW
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CLO
16h 26m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:23 am
CLO
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DTW
17h 59m
1 stop
$433Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
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 - 3:50 pm
CLO
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DTW
24h 26m
2 stops
$447Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 1:19 pm
DTW
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CLO
20h 45m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 5:55 pm
CLO
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DTW
26h 31m
2 stops
$451Spirit 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 ($332) and Avianca ($810).

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$141
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 $141 for a one-way ticket and $332 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 $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 $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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11338 reviews
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
6.4Food
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Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

6.0 GoodGovinda, Feb 2026
DFW - MSN
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Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

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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