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- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Aug 16 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:00pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Aug 25 at 7:55am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Sat, Aug 16 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:00pm from Los Angeles priced at $36835% less than typical$368
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Thu, Aug 21 at 1:42pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 11:59pm in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Thu, Aug 21 at 1:42pm from Los Angeles priced at $36830% less than typical$368
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Aug 15 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Fri, Aug 22 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 10:37pm in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Fri, Aug 15 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Fri, Aug 22 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles priced at $36925% less than typical$369
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Aug 23 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Aug 30 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sun, Aug 31 at 5:45am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Sat, Aug 23 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Sat, Aug 30 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles priced at $31925% less than typical$319
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Aug 20 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Aug 25 at 5:45am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Wed, Aug 20 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles priced at $36920% less than typical$369
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Aug 19 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Aug 25 at 5:45am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Tue, Aug 19 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles priced at $36920% less than typical$369
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 9:45pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:34pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Aug 26 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 10:37pm in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 9:45pm from Detroit, returning on Tue, Aug 26 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles priced at $33920% less than typical$339
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Aug 26 at 9:15pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:06pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Aug 30 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 10:37pm in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Tue, Aug 26 at 9:15pm from Detroit, returning on Sat, Aug 30 at 3:12pm from Los Angeles priced at $31920% less than typical$319
- Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 4 at 9:15pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:06pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Sep 7 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Sep 8 at 5:45am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Sep 4 at 9:15pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 7 at 10:25pm from Los Angeles priced at $29920% less than typical$299
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles (DTT-LAX)
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Origin airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County |
Destination airport | Los Angeles Intl. |
Roundtrip price | $122 |
Distance | 1974 mi |
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The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Los Angeles
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Los Angeles are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $58 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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