Cheap flights Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Detroit to Los Angeles is a 2336-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DTW → LAX | $488 | $111 | $600 |
| Cheapest combo | DTW → LAX | $488 | $111 | $600 |
Departure airports near Detroit
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTW — Detroit | 20.9 mi / 27m | $71 | $488 | $559 |
| FNT — Flint | 66.7 mi / 1h 3m | $87 | $531 | $619 |
| TOL — Toledo | 76.2 mi / 1h 13m | $91 | $549 | $639 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DTW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $488 | $528 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $510 | $550 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $532 | $584 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2336 miles, 1d 15h, and an estimated $410 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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