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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €70 and round-trip from €144. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 3:50 PM
        4h 43m
        Nonstop
        LAX 5:33 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 4:18 PM
        4h 22m
        Nonstop
        DTW 11:40 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Mon, Oct 5 | Delta Air Lines
        €455 €524
        13% off
        13% off
        €524 €455
      • DTW 8:31 AM
        4h 44m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:15 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 3 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 6:00 AM
        4h 24m
        Nonstop
        DTW 1:24 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Oct 10 | Delta Air Lines
        €471 €524
        10% off
        10% off
        €524 €471
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:23 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 2:03 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:51 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        €144 €524
        73% off
        73% off
        €524 €144
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:23 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 2:31 PM
        22h 3m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        €172
        67% off
        €524 €172
      • DTW 2:08 PM
        7h 44m
        1 stop
        LAX 6:52 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 8:51 PM
        24h 33m
        1 stop
        DTW 12:24 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        €179
        66% off
        €524 €179
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:47 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 12:15 PM
        15h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 6:56 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
        €193
        63% off
        €524 €193
      • DTW 7:08 AM
        10h 32m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:40 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 10:38 PM
        12h 18m
        1 stop
        DTW 1:56 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        €194
        63% off
        €524 €194
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:47 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 2:31 PM
        22h 3m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        €196
        63% off
        €524 €196
      • DTW 12:40 PM
        15h 7m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:47 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 2:03 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:51 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        €199
        62% off
        €524 €199
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        27h 33m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:48 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 2:03 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:51 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        €208
        60% off
        €524 €208
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 9:57 PM
        28h 3m
        1 stop
        DTW 5:00 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Mon, Oct 12 | Frontier Airlines
        €209
        60% off
        €524 €209
      • DTW 7:08 AM
        6h 37m
        1 stop
        LAX 10:45 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 10:38 PM
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 2:08 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        €218
        57% off
        €524 €218
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        9h 56m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:56 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 5:54 PM
        8h 52m
        1 stop
        DTW 5:46 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Nov 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €220
        57% off
        €524 €220
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 13 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 12:09 AM
        6h 44m
        1 stop
        DTW 9:53 AM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        €221
        57% off
        €524 €221
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
        LAX 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 4:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Detroit | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 8:20 PM
        5h 15m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:35 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
        €281 €317
        11% off
        11% off
        €317 €281
      • DTW 8:20 PM
        5h 15m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:35 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 18 | Delta Air Lines
        €285 €317
        10% off
        10% off
        €317 €285
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:23 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        €70 €317
        78% off
        78% off
        €317 €70
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:23 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        €71
        78% off
        €317 €71
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 48m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:23 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        €71
        78% off
        €317 €71
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        21h 11m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:46 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €71
        78% off
        €317 €71
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        €71
        78% off
        €317 €71
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €71
        78% off
        €317 €71
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
        €82
        74% off
        €317 €82
      • DTW 7:08 AM
        20h 21m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €83
        74% off
        €317 €83
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        9h 56m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:56 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        €90
        72% off
        €317 €90
      • DTW 7:08 AM
        20h 21m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 13 | Frontier Airlines
        €94
        70% off
        €317 €94
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        29h 4m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:19 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        €96
        70% off
        €317 €96
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 54m
        1 stop
        LAX 12:29 AM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        €102
        68% off
        €317 €102
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Detroit - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, the best time to book is in September, with an average price of €176. Try to avoid July, when prices are highest, averaging around €409.

€409
€293
€176
€60
  • €176
    Sep
  • €197
    Oct
  • €272
    Nov
  • €294
    Dec
  • €223
    Jan
  • €289
    Feb
  • €229
    Mar
  • €197
    Apr
  • €314
    May
  • €348
    Jun
  • €409
    Jul
  • €390
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€336
€292
€247
€203
  • €272
    Mon
  • €247
    Tue
  • €288
    Wed
  • €266
    Thu
  • €306
    Fri
  • €255
    Sat
  • €336
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €70) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €70
Delta Air Lines
From €107
American Airlines
From €165
Alaska Airlines
From €194
Sun Country Airlines
From €195
Hahn Air
From €207
Jetblue Airways
From €221
United Airlines
From €227
Qatar Airways
From €235

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What is the flight schedule from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:35 PM

    DTW

    3h 29m

    Nonstop

    10:04 PM

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
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  2. F94345

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:02 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  3. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:35 PM

    DTW

    3h 29m

    Nonstop

    10:04 PM

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
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  4. F94339

    Denver International Airport

    10:33 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:06 AM

    LAX

    - - T W T F S

  5. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. F92797

    Denver International Airport

    9:50 AM

    DEN

    2h 37m

    Nonstop

    11:27 AM

    LAX

    S - - W T - S

  7. F91957

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    12:40 PM

    DTW

    3h 13m

    Nonstop

    2:53 PM

    IAH

    S M T W T F S
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  8. F91755

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    9:55 PM

    IAH

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    11:40 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  9. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F92341

    Denver International Airport

    1:46 PM

    DEN

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    3:21 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  11. F94671

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    6:00 AM

    DTW

    4h 13m

    Nonstop

    7:13 AM

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
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  12. F91061

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    1:22 PM

    PHX

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    1:52 PM

    LAX

    - - T - - F -

  13. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:15 AM

    DTW

    4h 32m

    Nonstop

    8:47 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  14. F92263

    Harry Reid International Airport

    2:06 PM

    LAS

    1h 19m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F94345

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:02 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  17. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. F94339

    Denver International Airport

    10:33 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:06 AM

    LAX

    - - T W T F S

  19. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:35 PM

    DTW

    3h 29m

    Nonstop

    10:04 PM

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  20. F92341

    Denver International Airport

    1:46 PM

    DEN

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    3:21 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles International Airport

Learn about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance3,181.32 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€70
Cheapest return ticket price€144

FAQs for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport takes about 4 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • The earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport departs at 08:31, and the last departs at 23:00, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €585 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The distance is around 7 km.
  • Spirit Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4961 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport currently start from €70, and round-trip fares start from €144. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 4; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 43 minutes, and around 41 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is €279. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet are the most popular budget airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €70. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport operates around 29 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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