Cheap Flights from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County

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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,452. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Detroit.R 1,760 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,760, select.

Detroit.R 1,817 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,817, select.

Detroit.R 1,928 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,928, select.

Detroit.R 2,012 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,012, select.

Detroit.R 3,022 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,022, select.

Detroit.R 3,023 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,023, select.

Detroit.R 3,375 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,375, select.

Detroit.R 3,375 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,375, select.

Detroit.R 3,404 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,404, select.

Detroit.R 3,404 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,404, select.

Detroit.R 3,644 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,644, select.

Detroit.R 3,693 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,693, select.

Detroit.R 4,672 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,672, select.

Detroit.R 5,218 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,218, select.

Detroit.R 5,232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,232, select.

Detroit.R 5,290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,290, select.

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

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

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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County

Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

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Los Angeles to Detroit: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	R 1,760
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	4 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	WestJet
Average flights per week	184

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

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County is R 3,452. 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 Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County?

4 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County.

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

WestJet, Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County.

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

As of July 2026, there are 184 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Detroit Wayne County.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Detroit Wayne County?

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 Detroit Wayne County 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 Detroit?

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

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

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Detroit Wayne County.

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

The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Detroit is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are 42 Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to DTW flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, so jetting to Detroit (and then seeing more parts of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Spirit Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LAX to DTW flights, with 90.64% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LAX and DTW:
- Denver International Airport
- Harry Reid International Airport
- Indianapolis Airport

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

At the moment, R 1,760 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,452. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LAX to DTW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LAX to DTW is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

If you're coming in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near DTW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Detroit and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit

You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Detroit. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you want to visit Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to DTW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Columbus, about 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are among its highlights.