Cheap Flight Deals From Los Angeles (QLA) to Detroit (DTT) Starting at $65

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Detroit

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 7
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 30 from Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, returning Sat, Oct 7, priced at $198 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$224 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 30 from Los Angeles Intl. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, returning Sat, Oct 14, priced at $224 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 4
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$247 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 30 from Hollywood Burbank to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, returning Wed, Oct 4, priced at $247 found 6 days ago
Sat, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 4
SNA
John Wayne
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$351 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 30 from John Wayne to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, returning Wed, Oct 4, priced at $351 found 1 day ago

Airfares from $65 One Way, $125 Round Trip from Los Angeles to Detroit

Prices starting at $125 for return flights and $65 for one-way flights to Detroit were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 28
BUR
Burbank
DTW
Detroit
$125 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$125
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 21 from Burbank to Detroit, returning Sat, Oct 28, priced at $125 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 10
SNA
Orange County
DTW
Detroit
$125 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$125
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 6 from Orange County to Detroit, returning Tue, Oct 10, priced at $125 found 5 days ago
Mon, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 7
LAX
Los Angeles
DTW
Detroit
$131 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 6 from Los Angeles to Detroit, returning Tue, Nov 7, priced at $131 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 17
ONT
Ontario
DTW
Detroit
$168 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 11 from Ontario to Detroit, returning Tue, Oct 17, priced at $168 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 13
SNA
Orange County
DTW
Detroit
$168 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 10 from Orange County to Detroit, returning Mon, Nov 13, priced at $168 found 23 hours ago

More About Flying To Detroit from Los Angeles

Route Information for Flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

Origin Airport IATA Code
QLA
Destination Airport IATA Code
DTT
Distance
1974 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
KLM, Air France, LATAM Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, ITA Airways, Korean Air, Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, Spirit Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
5:11PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
10:09AM UTC

Finding Flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

Search for Flights from Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Airport

The major airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area is the Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. Located at 1 World Way, LAX is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The major domestic and international airlines providing service to the airport include Air Alaska, Southwest, Air Tran, US Airways, Sun Country, Hawaiian, Virgin Atlantic, and several more. Orbitz.com can compare the rates for most of these airlines, so you save time and money.

Airport Parking Information

LAX has many parking lots available to travelers. Long-term and short-term parking lots are available at different rates, and they range from $12 a day to $30 per day. Hourly parking is available for $2 an hour.

Transportation to the Airport

Travelers have several options to get to the airport that include LAX shuttles, buses, taxis, rental cars, and share-ride vans. Taxi fares average around $40 from LAX to downtown Los Angeles. Car rentals are available on Orbitz.com, where you will find the best rental rates available.

LAX Restaurant Information

The airport has an extensive list of snack and dining options. A short list of available restaurants includes McDonald's, Daily Grill, Starbucks, Panda Express, and Burger King. A wide variety of food choices are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Traveling to Detroit

Orbitz.com can get you cheap flights to Detroit easily by scanning its list of hundreds of airline flights to and from the area, as well as getting you sales on a hotel room and transportation.

Airports in the Area

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Bishop International Airport. Wayne County Airport is located in the suburb of Romulus, 21 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. Currently, Delta Airlines carries the majority of the traffic. Orbitz.com works closely with the airline to get the best deals for flights.

Transportation in Detroit

Bus routes 125 and 280 run to and from the airport once per hour. You can take the bus to anywhere in metropolitan Detroit; terminals are scattered throughout the city. The airport also has a rental car service. Located next to I-94, you can use a rental car to travel to Detroit and the surrounding cities. Booking rental car service is easy with Orbitz.com.

Detroit Climate Expectations

Detroit has extreme temperature variations, from upwards of 90 degrees in the summer to below zero in the winter. If you visit during the winter, expect moderate snowfall in January, and bring warm clothing, such as hats, gloves, and earmuffs to protect yourself from frostbite.

Things to Do in Detroit

The city got its nickname of "Motown" partially from the motor industry but also from its culture of soul music. Take some time out to attend the Detroit International Jazz Festival, or visit the Detroit Theatre District to attend a live Broadway show. In addition to finding cheap flights to Detroit, Orbitz.com can give you addresses of low-cost hotels near popular tourist attractions.

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit now?
If you’re puzzled about quarantine requirements and travel restrictions when flying from Los Angeles to Detroit, check out our Covid-19 Travel Advisor.
Are there non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?
Delta and Spirit Airlines offer nonstop flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to Metro Airport, which means you won’t need to stress about switching planes or waiting around on a layover.
What is the shortest flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?
The fastest flight from Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) to DTW is 4 hours and 50 minutes. Slip a few things into your hand luggage to keep you occupied, like a gripping book or a portable board game.
What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Detroit most frequently?
Delta (DL) operates 169 flights each month between LAX to Metro Airport. Your next exciting adventure is only a few clicks away. Spirit Airlines (NK) also services the route from Los Angeles to Detroit. It’s another reputable choice and offers 60 flights monthly.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to Detroit?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to Detroit have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to Detroit with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to Detroit without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.