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Detroit to Los Angeles Flights
Detroit Metro Airport
The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights from Detroit to any destination. The Detroit Metro Airport is located at 9000 Middlebelt Road, approximately 21 miles from downtown Detroit. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Delta Airlines, Frontier, Air Tran and American Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website searches flights from all available airlines so you can choose a flight with cheap tickets.
Parking and Transportation
The Detroit Metro Airport offers long-term parking for $10 per day. It also runs complimentary shuttle services from the parking lots to the airport terminals. If you're traveling for more than four days, it's cheaper to take a cab to the airport. Cab fare from downtown Detroit costs $44.50. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, you can reserve a rental car using the Orbitz.com website. This way, you can get from the airport to your hotel without relying on public transportation.
Dining at the Airport
There are a variety of restaurants located at the airport including Chili's, Diego's Mexican Cantina, Detroit 500 and Fuddruckers. When you book your flight using Orbitz.com, you have plenty of time to grab a quick meal before your flight, because your travel arrangements are made before you arrive at the airport. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights from Detroit; it has all the tools you need to plan your entire trip.
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles is a popular destination for travel. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Los Angeles. The site features a search engine that looks at a variety of major airlines to locate low cost airfares. The Los Angeles International Airport sits 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles on World Way. Many airlines service the Los Angeles Airport, including US Airways, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and Continental. Orbitz.com can help travelers book the best deals.
Transportation from the Los Angeles International Airport
Travelers have a variety of options for ground transportation from the airport. The LAX shuttle offers transport to most major hotels in the area for a small charge. Public buses and light rail systems charge a flat fee depending on the destination. Rental cars can be obtained through Orbitz.com at discount prices, and taxis offer metered services throughout the city.
Weather in Los Angeles
Los Angeles boasts very mild climate year-round. Winter temperatures rarely go below 50°F. Summers average temperatures stay around 85°F.
Los Angeles Attractions
Los Angeles offers its visitors a wide variety of things to do. The Getty Center museum displays famous pieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne and features a botanical garden with flowers from the region. The Walt Disney concert hall provides symphonies and musical concerts throughout the year. The concert hall also houses a theater for dramatic productions. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles features a dinosaur hall with three t-rex specimens and other dinosaur exhibits. Orbitz.com can help travelers locate the top sales on area attractions and cheap flights to Los Angeles, which is great for the budget traveler.
Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 8 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$266 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 26 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways
|
$222 |
| Return Wed, Mar 13 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
AirTran Airways |
Best one-week trip in February from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 5 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$266 |
| Return Tue, Feb 12 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 21 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Delta Air Lines
|
$318 |
| Return Mon, Mar 25 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
Delta Air Lines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 20 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways
|
$265 |
| Return Tue, Mar 26 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in March from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 26 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Delta Air Lines
|
$304 |
| Return Tue, Apr 2 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
Delta Air Lines |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 18 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Spirit Airlines
|
$316 |
| Return Sun, Apr 21 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
Spirit Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Apr 23 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways
|
$265 |
| Return Tue, Apr 30 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in April from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Apr 23 | Detroit (DTW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways
|
$265 |
| Return Tue, Apr 30 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Detroit (DTW) |
US Airways |
Flight facts
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- 5 direct flights are operating from Detroit to Los Angeles today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 12m.
- Delta Air Lines flight 1706 (2:55 AM GMT, Boeing 767-300 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Detroit to Los Angeles.
- Delta Air Lines flight 1845 (2:00 PM GMT, Boeing 757 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Detroit to Los Angeles.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (Delta Air Lines flight 1719, Boeing 757 Passenger) takes 5h 5m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Detroit to Los Angeles (Delta Air Lines flight 1706, Boeing 767-300 Passenger) takes 5h 21m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Detroit to Los Angeles
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AirTran Airways | DTT | LAX | Tue, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 13 | $221 |
|
US Airways | DTT | LAX | Tue, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 30 | $264 |
United Airlines | DTT | LAX | Mon, Feb 25 - Tue, Feb 26 | $265 |
|
Frontier Airlines | DTT | LAX | Mon, Jan 14 - Fri, Feb 1 | $265 |
|
Delta Air Lines | DTT | LAX | Mon, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 5 | $285 |
|
Spirit Airlines | DTT | LAX | Sat, May 18 - Sun, Jun 2 | $293 |
American Airlines | DTT | LAX | Thu, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 18 | $325 |
Sun Country Airlines | DTT | LAX | Sun, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 6 | $375 |
Alaska Airlines | DTT | LAX | Sun, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 13 | $393 |
Air Canada | DTT | LAX | Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11 | $728 |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Delta Air Lines |
5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
