Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTT) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX)

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Airlines that fly from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
0%A train in Los Angeles, CA costs roughly the same as in Detroit.
Detroit$2.00
Los Angeles, CA$2.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%The average meal is 30% more expensive in Los Angeles, CA than in Detroit.
Detroit$20.00
Los Angeles, CA$25.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
20%Taxis are 20% more expensive in Los Angeles, CA than in Detroit.
Detroit$2.50
Los Angeles, CA$3.10
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
19%Coffee is 19% more expensive in Los Angeles, CA than in Detroit.
Detroit$4.84
Los Angeles, CA$5.74
Distance: 1979 miles
Detroit airports
Detroit Metro (DTW)How far from city center: 17 miles
Los Angeles, CA airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles

Are you planning to travel to Los Angeles, CA for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Detroit. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles, CA and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA is $55. At eDreams 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.
Is Los Angeles, CA more expensive than Detroit to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Los Angeles, CA costs about $ 3.10 USD, 24% more expensive than Detroit, with a fare of $ 2.50 USD,
while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Los Angeles, CA and Detroit: $ 2.00 USD.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in Los Angeles, CA, 25% more than the 20.00 USD in Detroit.
The price of the coffee is around 19% more expensive in Los Angeles, CA, with an average of 5.74 USD , while in Detroit the coffee costs 4.84 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA?
The most popular months to book a trip from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA are June, March and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA?
The best time of the year to visit Los Angeles, CA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Los Angeles, CA from Detroit in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, January and February are the months with fewer searches for Detroit - Los Angeles, CA.
How long does the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA take?
Flight length from Detroit to Los Angeles, CA is around 05:03 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,178 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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