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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 83

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
14 feb. — 21 feb.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in August or July, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 enero 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 297

One-way from

C$ 83

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 434

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,124 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 52m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 11m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 15 enero 2026.

lun. 9/311:54 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
mar. 17/33:16 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 14/1C$ 297
mar. 28/47:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
mar. 5/54:49 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 357
lun. 30/310:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop25h 47m
Frontier
dom. 5/49:56 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop30h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 14/1C$ 363
mié. 8/411:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop10h 32m
JetBlue
mar. 28/410:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/1C$ 371
mar. 5/57:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 32m
JetBlue
lun. 11/510:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/1C$ 409
mar. 19/57:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 32m
JetBlue
dom. 24/59:19 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/1C$ 420
jue. 4/66:42 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop25h 25m
Sun Country Air
jue. 11/66:07 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop13h 05m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 13/1C$ 424
lun. 6/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop10h 47m
JetBlue
mar. 28/410:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/1C$ 427
vie. 27/310:27 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop25h 06m
Frontier
lun. 30/36:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 14/1C$ 434
jue. 23/77:09 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop24h 43m
Sun Country Air
mié. 29/76:07 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 14/1C$ 438
lun. 27/47:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
mar. 5/54:49 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 446

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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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Detroit

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 20/5

7:30 a.m.-2:02 p.m.

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

lun. 25/5

9:19 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

C$ 457

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 22/4

7:09 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

2 stops12h 20m

San Diego

lun. 27/4

8:37 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 499

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 6/2

5:15 p.m.-11:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

San Diego

lun. 9/2

5:38 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops19h 41m

C$ 528

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 13/3

5:22 p.m.-3:17 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

San Diego

vie. 20/3

6:15 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop30h 41m

C$ 559

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 14/2

8:55 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

San Diego

mié. 18/2

7:20 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 573

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/3

3:59 p.m.-5:51 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

San Diego

mar. 17/3

3:38 p.m.-6:27 a.m.

1 stop11h 49m

C$ 573

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 17/2

8:55 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

San Diego

mar. 24/2

7:20 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 600

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 16/2

8:55 p.m.-11:02 p.m.

Nonstop5h 07m

San Diego

mar. 24/2

7:20 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 600

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 20/2

12:19 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop13h 01m

San Diego

dom. 22/2

10:10 p.m.-5:34 a.m.

Nonstop4h 24m

C$ 614

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 20/2

12:19 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop13h 01m

San Diego

lun. 23/2

10:10 p.m.-5:34 a.m.

Nonstop4h 24m

C$ 614

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 79 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 239). 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 15 enero 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.

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 15 enero 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 6 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 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 54m 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?

    JetBlue and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 9h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 48m. 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, Spirit Airlines (C$ 197), Frontier (C$ 209), and Delta (C$ 415) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 65% 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 (67%), KLM (63%) or Air France (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego? While on average our users pay C$ 1,124, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 1,124. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 322.

  • 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.

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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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 239). 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.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 197AverageC$ 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 209AverageC$ 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 463AverageC$ 637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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