The distance between Detroit and Los Angeles is about 1981.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 51m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
Prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.
The number of operators available for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport is 7 as of January 2025.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles Airport.
The required travel and health documents for your Los Angeles Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and Los Angeles, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 33.03% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321-100/200 with 24.14%, Boeing 757-300 with 9.17%, and Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 8.98%.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines, representing 63% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 31%, American Airlines at 3%, and Frontier at 2%.
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Frontier | PriceFrom $89 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,432 reviews | ||
Spirit Airlines | PriceFrom $118 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,092 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $218 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,943 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $218 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $260 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,468 reviews | ||
Sun Country Air | PriceFrom $264 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.0 386 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $307 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,608 reviews |
Across 28 Delta flights from Detroit to Los Angeles this week, the average price was $500, with the best Delta deals starting from $260 round-trip. 8,468 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
Another popular option for Detroit to Los Angeles flights is Spirit Airlines (6.3/10, 8,092 ratings). Spirit Airlines flies from Detroit to Los Angeles around 16 times per week, with deals starting from $118 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $233.
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