Detroit to Los Angeles Flights
If it is your first time travelling to Los Angeles International then check out the airliners ITA Airways, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spirit Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, so you will find flying to Los Angeles International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 33 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Los Angeles International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Los Angeles International, please see the table below.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
Delta Air Lines | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 08:25 | 20:25 |
Aeromexico | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 08:25 | 22:39 |
Air France | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:57 | 22:39 |
Virgin Atlantic | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:20 | 22:39 |
Korean Air | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:57 | 18:20 |
Spirit Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 09:44 | 15:27 |
KLM | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18:20 | 20:25 |
China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:25 | 22:39 |
China Southern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:57 | 18:02 |
ITA Airways | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 08:25 | 08:25 |
Delta Air Lines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 08:25 and 20:25.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Delta Air Lines at delta.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for Delta Air Lines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Day | Flying Time |
Monday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
Tuesday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
Wednesday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
Thursday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
Friday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
Saturday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:40 |
Sunday | 08:25, 12:18, 15:57, 18:20 and 20:25 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Los Angeles International. You can see full details of these below.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
Detroit to San Diego | 0 | 3,142 km (1,952 miles) | 4 Hours 30 Minutes |
Detroit to Santa Ana John Wayne | 0 | 3,147 km (1,956 miles) | 4 Hours 31 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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