Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, making Los Angeles three hours behind Detroit.
You can choose from 66 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 22:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your DTW to LAX flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering Los Angeles (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to LAX flights. An impressive 82.22% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and LAX:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is ج.م. 3,045. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 6,450. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from DTW to LAX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DTW to LAX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
