Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX): Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,975 miles (3,178 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 73 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Des Moines and more.
How many miles DTW to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to LAX
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DTW to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to LAX with one stop
73 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Des Moines (DSM)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3 - Via Kansas City (MCI)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
DTW to LAX: common questions
How many miles does DTW to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (18,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LAX?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Detroit from Los Angeles by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,975 miles (3,178 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to LAX award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW), Des Moines (DSM), Omaha (OMA) and Denver (DEN). On 54 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.