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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles

DTW — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£182

Good round-trip deal

£165 or less
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles as you normally would.

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  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (92%), China Eastern (92%), Aeromexico( 91%).

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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