Cheap flights from Detroit to Los Angeles
1,975 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Detroit to Los Angeles at a glance
Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) cover 1,975 miles (3,177 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from Detroit to Los Angeles covers 1,975 miles (3,178 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 1,975 miles. Direct carriers include DL, FL and NK.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Detroit → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| DL | Direct |
| FL | Direct |
| NK | Direct |
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Detroit to Los Angeles — quick answers
How far is Detroit from Los Angeles by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1,975 miles (3,177 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles?
The average nonstop flight time from DTW to LAX is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, FL, NK. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.