Flights Los Angeles → Detroit
As of October 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Detroit have a typical range USD 699–1148, median USD 808. Full range across all 56 offers: USD 325–1148. We found 11% of 56 offers from budget carriers (around USD 759) and 89% from full-service carriers (around USD 903).
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Detroit
Based on 56 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Detroit
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 90 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Detroit cost?
Based on 56 offers · October 2026
Los Angeles to Detroit flights ranged from USD 325 to USD 1148 across 56 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 695 and premium fares around 1025 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 56 offers.
These 56 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 699 and USD 999
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Detroit flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Detroit routes. The breakdown below is based on 56 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 2% |
| DL | 28 | 3% |
| Delta | 90 | 12% |
Delta: base ~USD 669 + fees USD 90 = ~USD 759 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 875 + fees USD 28 = ~USD 903 total.
Delta's USD 90 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 206 base difference shrinks to USD 144 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Detroit?
3 airlines flew Los Angeles to Detroit in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 380–609 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 5 | 380–609 | 470 | 10 (2%) |
 Delta | 1 | — | 759 | 90 (12%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 50 | 699–1148 | 903 | 28 (3%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Detroit prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Los Angeles to Detroit flights
- Full-service carriers on Los Angeles–Detroit cost 1.8x more than budget airlines (USD 831 vs USD 470 median; overall median USD 808).
- Delta charges 9.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 90 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 533 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 466. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Detroit cost?
- Based on 56 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Detroit flights range from USD 325 to USD 1148, with a median price of USD 808. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Detroit flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 28 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Detroit flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Detroit including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Detroit at USD 470 (median across 5 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Detroit flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 466. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Detroit routes?
- Los Angeles to Detroit has 3 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 325 to USD 1148 across 56 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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