Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 122
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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.
Thu 24/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 16m
Fri 2/106:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 07m
Deal found 31/8C$ 505
Thu 10/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 16m
Thu 24/910:28 a.m. -
2 stops15h 27m
Deal found 31/8C$ 524
Fri 4/127:50 a.m. -
1 stop10h 56m
Tue 8/123:44 p.m. -
2 stops16h 46m
Deal found 28/8C$ 539
Fri 16/105:59 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 18/106:15 a.m. -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 27/8C$ 544
Mon 7/912:20 p.m. -
1 stop23h 45m
Fri 18/97:04 p.m. -
1 stop16h 26m
Deal found 30/8C$ 549
Fri 9/108:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 21m
Mon 12/108:34 p.m. -
1 stop29h 26m
Deal found 27/8C$ 551
Wed 21/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops13h 10m
Mon 26/109:20 a.m. -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 27/8C$ 574
Fri 16/105:59 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Sat 24/102:33 p.m. -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 28/8C$ 581
Mon 31/87:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 49m
Mon 7/98:59 p.m. -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 30/8C$ 596
Fri 18/95:39 p.m. -
2 stops19h 29m
Sat 19/93:43 p.m. -
2 stops10h 39m
Deal found 27/8C$ 606
Best flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 41m
Tue 27/102:33 p.m. -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 26/8C$ 606
Fri 8/13:15 p.m. -
1 stop8h 30m
Fri 22/11:45 p.m. -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 27/8C$ 688
Tue 6/104:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Tue 20/101:18 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 28/8C$ 735
Fri 8/15:30 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Fri 22/112:28 p.m. -
2 stops25h 04m
Deal found 27/8C$ 672
Sun 4/104:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Sun 11/1010:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 27/8C$ 735
Thu 24/95:39 p.m. -
2 stops17h 42m
Fri 2/101:59 p.m. -
2 stops12h 23m
Deal found 30/8C$ 697
Thu 1/105:39 p.m. -
2 stops17h 46m
Sun 4/106:15 a.m. -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 26/8C$ 712
Direct flights from Detroit to San Diego
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to San Diego based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Thu 1/108:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 41m
Wed 7/101:18 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 30/8C$ 733
Thu 1/108:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 41m
Tue 6/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/8C$ 735
Thu 24/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 27/123:31 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 28/8C$ 763
Thu 24/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Fri 2/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 31/8C$ 797
Tue 15/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Mon 5/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/8C$ 826
Sat 21/1112:34 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Thu 26/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 31/8C$ 854
Sat 19/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Wed 23/96:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/8C$ 861
Sat 21/1112:34 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sat 28/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 31/8C$ 881
Tue 15/98:35 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 43m
Sun 20/911:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/8C$ 888
Fri 11/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Sun 13/96:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/8C$ 916
Fri 25/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Fri 1/16:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 27/8C$ 951
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 31/87:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 49m
Mon 7/98:59 p.m. -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 30/8C$ 596
Sat 5/98:30 a.m. -
1 stop27h 41m
Mon 7/98:59 p.m. -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 28/8C$ 613
Mon 7/912:20 p.m. -
1 stop23h 45m
Fri 18/97:04 p.m. -
1 stop16h 26m
Deal found 30/8C$ 549
Thu 10/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 16m
Thu 24/910:28 a.m. -
2 stops15h 27m
Deal found 31/8C$ 524
Fri 18/95:39 p.m. -
2 stops19h 29m
Sat 19/93:43 p.m. -
2 stops10h 39m
Deal found 27/8C$ 606
Mon 21/96:20 a.m. -
2 stops7h 55m
Sat 26/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 27/8C$ 621
Wed 23/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops13h 09m
Tue 29/912:44 p.m. -
2 stops13h 38m
Deal found 29/8C$ 634
Thu 24/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 16m
Fri 2/106:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 07m
Deal found 31/8C$ 505
Sat 26/97:01 a.m. -
1 stop10h 41m
Fri 2/103:43 p.m. -
2 stops10h 39m
Deal found 27/8C$ 616
One-way flights from Detroit to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Tue 22/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 31/8C$ 122
Tue 6/107:08 a.m. -
1 stop11h 51m
Deal found 28/8C$ 131
Fri 2/105:39 p.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 28/8C$ 266
Tue 22/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops14h 59m
Deal found 27/8C$ 303
Mon 5/105:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 31/8C$ 311
Fri 26/26:05 a.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 27/8C$ 345
Find flight deals from Detroit to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 20/10
7:00 a.m.-6:41 p.m.
2 stops14h 41m
San Diego
Tue 27/10
2:33 p.m.-5:40 a.m.
2 stops12h 07m
C$ 606
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/1
5:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.
2 stops19h 10m
San Diego
Fri 22/1
12:28 p.m.-4:32 p.m.
2 stops25h 04m
C$ 672
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/1
3:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
1 stop8h 30m
San Diego
Fri 22/1
1:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
1 stop6h 00m
C$ 688
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 24/9
5:39 p.m.-8:21 a.m.
2 stops17h 42m
San Diego
Fri 2/10
1:59 p.m.-5:22 a.m.
2 stops12h 23m
C$ 697
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/10
5:39 p.m.-8:25 a.m.
2 stops17h 46m
San Diego
Sun 4/10
6:15 a.m.-5:40 a.m.
1 stop20h 25m
C$ 712
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 6/10
4:09 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
Nonstop4h 46m
San Diego
Tue 20/10
1:18 p.m.-8:46 p.m.
Nonstop4h 28m
C$ 735
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 4/10
4:56 p.m.-6:35 p.m.
Nonstop4h 39m
San Diego
Sun 11/10
10:00 p.m.-5:20 a.m.
Nonstop4h 20m
C$ 735
Cheapest one-way
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 23/9
7:01 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
2 stops14h 59m
C$ 317
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 22/9
7:01 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
2 stops14h 59m
C$ 317
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 2/10
5:39 p.m.-8:41 a.m.
2 stops18h 02m
C$ 338
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 462). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 808). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 640 and C$ 888 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 505 on Frontier (24 Sep-2 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 370.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 31 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andFrontier from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?
If you wish to fly to San Diego from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 39m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to San Diego typically takes.
How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 11m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is about 3141 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 205), Southwest (C$ 551), and Delta (C$ 693) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Consider Delta (66%), Air France (64%) or WestJet (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Diego?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Diego?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 462). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 808). 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.
Explore flights to San Diego departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 August 2026.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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