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The LEEF Hotel

The LEEF Hotel

2 out of 5
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles

Hyatt Place Glendale / Los Angeles

3 out of 5
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Chamberlain West Hollywood

Chamberlain West Hollywood

4 out of 5
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per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
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Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Metro Airport to LAX right now?
It's wise to know about any travel advice reports and quarantine requirements in effect in your destination city. Ensure you check out the Covid-19 Travel Advisor for up-to-date info on catching a flight to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What terminal is United Airlines at Detroit Metro Airport?
You should find out which terminal United Airlines operates from at DTW once you're issued with your boarding pass. The same goes for information regarding your arrival at LAX. If you can't locate those details, get in touch with your airline.
Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from DTW to LAX?
There are no direct flights with United Airlines from DTW to LAX. You will have a stopover, so make the most of this time to stretch out those legs before catching your next flight.
How long is a United Airlines flight from DTW to LAX?
As it'll take around 6 hours and 20 minutes for your United Airlines flight to jet from DTW to LAX, consider putting some entertaining travel games in your carry-on. You never know --- the passenger next to you might love a challenge to break up the trip.
How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from DTW to LAX?
You'll find 6 United Airlines flights each day from DTW to LAX.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to LAX, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Grab a great United flight from DTW to LAX 

To find a great deal on United flights with Travelocity, simply enter your origin and destination airports, pick your travel dates, and hit search. From here, you can sort by price, flight duration, and arrival/departure time. You can also filter to find nonstop flights. 

Flying United Detroit to Los Angeles gives you 1 fights to choose from. With that direct flight time of 16, you’ll be touching down before you know it.  

 

Find cheap flights with United between Detroit and Los Angeles 

United has a range of great fares on stacks of flights, and to find the most affordable for you, there are a few tricks you can try. Booking in advance, for example, is a great way to grab a fantastic deal. Also, choose the cheapest month, if you can. One-way flights from Detroit to Los Angeles with United are .  

The more flexible you are, the more affordable flights you’re likely to find. Consider one-way flights and connecting flights, as well as standard roundtrip and direct options. Even if you’re flying today, cheap last-minute flights are easy to find by entering your travel dates and hitting search.  

 

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United Airports
Hop on a(n) United flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.227
DENUSADenver Intl.226
IAHUSAGeorge Bush Intercontinental136
IADUSAWashington Dulles Intl.100
SFOUSASan Francisco Intl.64
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.23
EWRUSALiberty Intl.20
FRADEUFrankfurt Intl.19
NRTJPNNarita Intl.19
PEKCHNCapital Intl.16

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