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Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of October. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration12 h and 11 mFlights between Los Angeles and Detroit take, on average, 12 h and 11 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£47Cheapest price for a flight between Los Angeles and Detroit found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLos Angeles International AirportWhen flying from Los Angeles to Detroit

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Los Angeles to Detroit

Airlines flying this routeSpirit AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Los Angeles to Detroit

One-way average Price£148The average price for a flight Los Angeles - Detroit at Opodo is £148, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Detroit when departing from Los Angeles

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Last checked on Sun 01/11

Distance: 1,979 mi

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Detroit airports

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Los Angeles to Detroit flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles to Detroit (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £47, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Los Angeles to Detroit takes roughly 6 h and 2 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Los Angeles–Detroit route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Arrival airport: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

The weather in Detroit

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Detroit, temperatures average around 27ºC in the warmest months and roughly -5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 28ºC
Lows: down to -7ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Los Angeles to Detroit:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Detroit. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles to Detroit

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?

When you fly from Los Angeles to Detroit the average price is £148. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Detroit at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit is 47 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit?

The most popular months to book a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit are February, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles to Detroit?

The best time of the year to go to Detroit when flying from Los Angeles depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Detroit from Los Angeles in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, July and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Los Angeles - Detroit.

How long does the flight take to go from Los Angeles to Detroit?

The total flight time between Los Angeles and Detroit is of around 12 h and 11 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,979.28 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Detroit compared to Los Angeles?

While in Los Angeles temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Detroit can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -2º ºC in Detroit, compared to the 15º ºC average in Los Angeles.

Which airports have flights between Los Angeles and Detroit?

The main airport route flying between Los Angeles and Detroit is: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport(DTW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Los Angeles to Detroit?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Los Angeles to Detroit are:

Frontier Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines
Alaska Airlines

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