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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $178. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$174 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 21, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, Oct 21, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.

Los Angeles.$177 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.

Los Angeles.$178 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17, returning Fri, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Los Angeles.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 7, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Los Angeles.$196 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Los Angeles.$233 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Sat, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $233, select.

Los Angeles.$284 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 10, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, Dec 10, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

Los Angeles.$300 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.

Los Angeles.$303 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with jetBlue and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.

Los Angeles.$309 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 6, returning Tue, Feb 16.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Los Angeles.$311 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 21, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, Aug 21, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

Los Angeles.$355 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 30, returning Thu, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Jan 30, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Los Angeles.$355 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 20, returning Mon, Mar 1.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Feb 20, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Los Angeles.$355 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 5, returning Wed, Jan 13.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.

Los Angeles.$416 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Sat, Nov 28.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $416, select.

Los Angeles.$418 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 19, returning Tue, Dec 22.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Dec 22, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $418, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Detroit to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$174
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	4 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airline	WestJet
Average flights per week	531

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.

How much are round-trip flights from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles is $174. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles?

4 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles.

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles?

WestJet, Aeromexico and Delta fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles.

How many flights are there a week from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles?

There are 531 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Los Angeles is usually October.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Los Angeles?

If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the center of Los Angeles. We've found flights to this airport from $174.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. Based in the UTC-8 timezone, Los Angeles is three hours behind Detroit.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most traveled route. When booking your flight, you can pick from 41 weekly services between DTW and LAX.
Allow plenty of time to get on your DTW to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Begin your journey at DTW and fly straight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That will be your arrival point when searching for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles tickets.
Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles include:
Located around 29 kilometers from central Detroit, DTW can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Traveling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles

$75 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles flight. Return plane tickets start from $174. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from DTW to Los Angeles. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DTW to Los Angeles by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is around 29 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
If you have a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from DTW to Los Angeles.
The street address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

The center of Los Angeles is about 29 kilometers from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Following your DTW to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel close to VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from VNY ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially when demand is high.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.
When booking your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DTW to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Los Angeles

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometers southeast to San Diego to tick off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider San Jose, roughly 499 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are among its highlights.