Journey information
Overview: Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 63 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:09, the last at 23:57. The fastest flight covers the 1979 miles (3185 km) distance in 4h 44m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1979 miles (3185 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Flights per day 63 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 4h 44m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 00:09 |
Last flight 23:57 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$236
Average price
$688
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Flights per day
89
Distance
3185 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $688 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $236.
Of the 89 flights that leave Detroit, MI for Los Angeles, CA onSat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct flights cover the 3185 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the longest flights will take 6 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NK1404 · NK151
NK751 · NK1803
NK472 · NK2452
UA2130 · UA1109
NK483
UA302 · UA430
UA302 · UA2154
UA302 · UA1320
UA302 · UA1013Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €221.
Distance: 1979 miles (3185 km)
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8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 51h 29m Average total duration 50h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52h 16m Average total duration 51h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1108 · AA772 | 10:11 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h27 | 5:38 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1108 · AA2968 | 10:11 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h14 | 8:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1108 · AA1661 | 10:11 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h39 | 6:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA1979 | 10:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h43 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA369 | 10:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h48 | 12:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4931+ AA2124 | 10:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h04 | 7:37 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6168 · UA1366 | 10:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h19 | 8:04 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5106+ AA824 | 11:10 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h55 | 8:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5106+ AA2408 | 11:10 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h20 | 9:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1739 · AA1135 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h52 | 10:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1739 · AA1592 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h13 | 8:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6372+ AA1979 | 11:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h31 | 10:16 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6372+ AA2124 | 11:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h52 | 7:37 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1147 · UA490 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h19 | 7:34 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1147 · UA1044 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h15 | 7:30 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1147 · UA1803 · UA1012 | 12:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h16 | 1:31 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA1798 · UA492 | 1:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h52 | 10:07 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1227 · AA1135 | 1:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h05 | 10:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1227 · AA2808 | 1:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h30 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3512 · UA1321 | 1:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h24 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA2154 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h52 | 8:59 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA430 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h26 | 8:33 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1252 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h13 | 11:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1013 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h59 | 9:06 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1320 | 2:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h56 | 9:03 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3456 · UA2465 · UA325 | 2:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h01 | 3:16 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
UA3456 · UA2465 · UA2490 | 2:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h13 | 1:28 AM Burbank | 2 transfers | |
AA2582 · AA2808 | 3:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h03 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2582 · AA2967 | 3:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h41 | 3:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA1945 | 3:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h08 | 12:07 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2374 · AA1247 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h49 | 12:37 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2998+ AA3428 | 5:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h02 | 4:42 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3194+ AA3428 | 5:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h44 | 7:24 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA369+ AA3428 | 5:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h41 | 12:21 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA892+ AA3428 | 5:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h52 | 1:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3195 · AA2967 | 6:05 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h33 | 3:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3195 · AA2808 | 6:05 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h55 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA2124 | 7:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h05 | 2:15 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA592 | 7:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h37 | 2:47 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1819 · UA2603 | 7:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h09 | 6:19 AM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA2276 | 7:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h03 | 4:38 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA1796 | 8:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h37 | 6:27 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA1191 | 8:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h34 | 4:24 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3514 · UA1819 · UA2603 | 9:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h04 | 6:19 AM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3514 · UA2738 | 9:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h16 | 6:31 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2130 · UA1109 | 9:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h14 | 4:44 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2130 · UA2171 | 9:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h33 | 5:03 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2130 · UA2411 | 9:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h11 | 4:41 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4056 · UA1563 | 9:47 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h02 | 5:49 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4056 · UA1367 | 9:47 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h07 | 5:54 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4056 · UA2095 | 9:47 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h49 | 5:36 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS161 · AS2441 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h57 | 4:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS528 · AS3318 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h45 | 3:36 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1306 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h08 | 6:59 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS2093 · AS581 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h59 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS696 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 24h17 | 10:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS380 · AS581 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h59 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1338 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h55 | 6:46 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS411 · AS3318 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h45 | 3:36 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS498 · AS581 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h59 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1316 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h24 | 5:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS786 · AS2075 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h49 | 4:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS761 · AS2179 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h53 | 3:44 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2431 · AS3366 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h44 | 5:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS771 · AS3304 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h57 | 5:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS3392 · AS581 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h59 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS448 · AS2163 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h59 | 5:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2281 · AS2441 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h57 | 4:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS318 · AS3480 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h44 | 5:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2100 · AS3304 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h57 | 5:48 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS380 · AS1389 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h08 | 7:59 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2066 · AS2075 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h49 | 4:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2461 · AS2187 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h11 | 4:02 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2365 · AS3480 | 9:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h44 | 5:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2866 · UA564 | 10:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h17 | 6:52 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2866 · UA796 | 10:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h16 | 6:51 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2866 · UA2179 | 10:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h55 | 8:30 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2866 · UA2216 | 10:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h24 | 5:59 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Detroit, MI to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
- Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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