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Cheapest round-trip
$345
Typical prices: $172-$465
Frontier
Thu 9/3Tue 9/8
LAX - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$549
Typical prices: $177-$469
Delta
Thu 9/3Mon 9/7
LAX - DTW • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic Los Angeles-Detroit flights.
At LAX, airside bus links terminals faster than long walks for a smoother departure.
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Cheapest • Avg $240 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Detroit (LAX-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 Los Angeles to Detroit

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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4:15 pm - 7:30 am
LAX
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DTW
12h 15m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 12:11 am
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LAX
14h 51m
1 stop
$345Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 23
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9:09 pm - 7:00 am
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DTW
6h 51m
1 stop
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12:07 pm - 5:30 pm
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LAX
8h 23m
1 stop
$346Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:00 pm - 11:55 am
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DTW
9h 55m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 10:39 pm
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LAX
13h 19m
2 stops
$347Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:09 pm - 11:25 am
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DTW
11h 16m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 5:17 pm
DTW
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LAX
11h 17m
1 stop
$348Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
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DTW
21h 30m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 5:42 pm
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LAX
13h 52m
1 stop
$349Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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8:49 pm - 12:34 pm
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DTW
12h 45m
1 stop
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1:19 pm - 5:56 pm
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LAX
7h 37m
1 stop
$350Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:12 pm - 11:12 am
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DTW
14h 00m
1 stop
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9:49 am - 6:12 pm
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LAX
11h 23m
1 stop
$351Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:10 am - 10:20 pm
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DTW
13h 10m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
$352Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:01 pm - 7:21 am
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DTW
14h 20m
1 stop
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5:35 pm - 8:54 am
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18h 19m
2 stops
$353Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:30 am - 7:00 am
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21h 30m
1 stop
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12:27 pm - 6:36 pm
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LAX
9h 09m
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$354Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Detroit flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Los Angeles to Detroit, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is September, where tickets cost $305 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $606 and $528 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $508, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit

 
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Detroit 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 Los Angeles to Detroit flights

  • If I am traveling with pets what amenities do I have access to in LAX?

    There are pet relief areas located in nearly all of the airport’s terminals except Terminal 8. They can be found in near Gate 13 in T1, Gate 21 in T2, in the outdoor atrium in T3 near the T4 bridge in T4, near the TBIT bridge in T5, and Gate 62 in T6, by Gate 73 in T7.

  • How many lounges are there at LAX?

    LAX is home to 21 lounges, all terminals except for Terminal 1 are home to at least two lounges, so you will have a wide variety of options to choose from. This includes national carriers like Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 to international carriers like the Emirates Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

  • What amenities do families with children have at LAX?

    LAX lounges USO lounge in Terminal 2 has a family room and the LAX Beach Airport Play Area in the Tom Bradley International Terminal has a slide and fun beach toys for kids to get out their extra energy before boarding that flight.

  • What amenities do families with children have at DTW?

    Two fun activities to kill time with kids at DTW include an impressive laminar water fountain located in the McNamara terminal as well as a 700-foot underground light tunnel with moving walkways and views of planes passing overhead are sure to keep the family entertained.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $169 for a one-way ticket and $345 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Detroit flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Detroit, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $576 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $613 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and DTW 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 Los Angeles to Detroit?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $306 or less one-way and $525 or less round-trip.
  • Since rideshares continue to be one of the best ways to get to LAX, check out the newly launched LAX-IT, the new one-stop area for all rideshares, taxis as well as other amenities, and places to eat. Shuttles to all terminals pass through the convenient LAX-IT. The goal of the LAX-IT is to reduce the traffic at the airport so if you are in a hurry, be sure to check this new addition to the busy Los Angeles Airport.
  • If you have a long wait in LAX before your flight takes off, check out the Flight Path Museum where all sorts of interesting relics from aviation history can be found as well as an opportunity to have excellent views of takeoff and landing flights.
  • If you are looking for lounges at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) there are four, located in Concourse C near the entrance and Concourse A by Gates A6, A18, and the Delta Sky Club located in front of A38. In addition, the Lufthansa Business Lounge can be found in Concourse D.
  • If you are traveling for work in Detroit, consider organizing your meeting at the Westin Hotel’s atrium lobby, the only on-site airport hotel. The lobby also features a chance for a delicious local meal or a craft beer and has monitors to keep track of your flight departure. The lobby is convenient as it has a private security checkpoint making it easy to get back to your gate for your scheduled flight.
  • If you are traveling with pets to Detroit, there are two pet relief options one near Gate A-34 and the other is outside the International Arrivals area.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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