Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 253 and C$ 536 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 231 on Frontier (13 Oct-30 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 350.

Question 2

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Detroit to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 253 and C$ 536 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 231 on Frontier (13 Oct-30 Oct).

Question 3

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Diego?

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Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Diego on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Diego?

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Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 40m.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Diego?

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Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Detroit to San Diego?

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There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to San Diego in 18h 55m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit to San Diego is about 3141 km.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego round-trip?

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Spirit Airlines, at C$ 177, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?

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The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Detroit to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Diego

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The most flights from DTT to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Diego is C$ 121. On average you can expect to pay C$ 228. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), can usually be booked for C$ 243.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Diego?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to San Diego consider choosing Spirit Airlines (92%), KLM (77%) or Aeromexico (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Diego?

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Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit to San Diego.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 103% on the overall cost on flights from Detroit to San Diego.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Detroit to San Diego, book at least 35 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 102% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 319 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 525.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

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Flights from Detroit to San Diego lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit to San Diego in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 191.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SAN?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 54% on airfare.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

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You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to San Diego if you want to fly from Detroit to San Diego. At least 5 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to San Diego from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SAN to be around 4h 32m.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Diego?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Diego.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Diego?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to San Diego?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Detroit to San Diego via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to San Diego?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Detroit to San Diego by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to San Diego with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Detroit to San Diego with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Diego from Detroit today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	C$ 231
One-way from	C$ 145
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	C$ 319
Good round-trip deal	C$ 229 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 121 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 177	AverageC$ 318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	CheapestC$ 178	AverageC$ 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	CheapestC$ 274	AverageC$ 630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 413	AverageC$ 689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 492	AverageC$ 741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights

Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego from C$ 145

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Diego are usually found in August or July, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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