Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 212
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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
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 August or January, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 22 June 2026.
Sat 15/88:30 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Sat 22/83:45 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops18h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 468
Tue 21/76:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops20h 54m
Frontier
Mon 27/74:12 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 471
Fri 14/88:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Sat 22/86:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops20h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6C$ 487
Fri 4/91:22 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Mon 7/99:37 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 17/6C$ 491
Sat 18/77:40 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Frontier
Sat 25/74:12 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 18/6C$ 494
Sun 16/87:44 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop22h 59m
Frontier
Fri 21/83:45 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop16h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 501
Sat 15/81:19 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops13h 40m
Frontier
Sun 23/83:45 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop16h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 508
Sat 4/71:31 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sat 11/710:00 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 512
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 22 June 2026.
Mon 17/85:00 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 18/811:10 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 18/6C$ 667
Tue 11/88:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Sat 15/810:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 17/6C$ 763
Wed 26/812:55 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 31/811:55 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 18/6C$ 667
Tue 28/78:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Tue 4/811:30 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 21/6C$ 763
Tue 21/76:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 27/72:55 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 19/6C$ 705
Thu 17/98:25 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Mon 21/96:15 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 22/6C$ 763
Tue 14/71:25 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 20/712:55 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 18/6C$ 719
Wed 26/84:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Mon 31/810:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 18/6C$ 763
Fri 14/86:20 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Sat 22/810:45 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 21/6C$ 753
Sat 15/85:20 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Sun 23/86:15 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 34m
Delta
Deal found 19/6C$ 773
Tue 21/78:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Tue 28/77:13 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 17/6C$ 777
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 22 June 2026.
Sat 15/84:35 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Sun 23/810:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 19/6C$ 759
Tue 21/74:35 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Sun 26/76:15 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 21/6C$ 763
Thu 16/74:35 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Tue 21/76:15 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 21/6C$ 834
Sun 16/88:35 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
Nonstop4h 41m
Delta
Sat 22/810:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 19/6C$ 856
Sat 15/84:35 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Sat 22/810:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 21/6C$ 860
Sat 8/84:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Wed 12/82:40 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 22/6C$ 862
Sat 11/712:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 39m
Delta
Wed 15/76:15 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 19/6C$ 904
Fri 31/78:23 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 38m
Delta
Wed 5/82:40 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 18/6C$ 919
Sat 4/712:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Sat 11/710:15 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 20/6C$ 972
Wed 8/78:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Delta
Tue 21/72:40 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 22/6C$ 975
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 22 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 29/65:45 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/710:40 p.m.
SAN
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DTW
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6C$ 617
Sat 4/71:31 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sat 11/710:00 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 512
Tue 14/72:56 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
2 stops21h 09m
Frontier
Mon 20/74:12 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 18/6C$ 526
Sat 18/77:40 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Frontier
Sat 25/74:12 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 18/6C$ 494
Sat 18/78:55 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 21/710:55 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 22/6C$ 620
Tue 21/76:10 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
2 stops20h 54m
Frontier
Mon 27/74:12 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 471
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 22 June 2026.
Tue 14/78:30 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop8h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6C$ 212
Tue 4/87:44 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop23h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 20/6C$ 221
Mon 3/87:44 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop22h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 22/6C$ 232
Tue 7/71:19 p.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 18/6C$ 284
Wed 8/77:40 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop19h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 18/6C$ 306
Wed 5/87:00 a.m.
DTW
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SAN
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 20/6C$ 310
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 22 June 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 22 June 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 - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 17/8
5:00 p.m.-10:05 p.m.
2 stops8h 05m
San Diego
Tue 18/8
11:10 a.m.-9:50 p.m.
2 stops7h 40m
C$ 667
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 26/8
12:55 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
2 stops8h 45m
San Diego
Mon 31/8
11:55 a.m.-11:35 p.m.
2 stops8h 40m
C$ 667
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 21/7
6:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
1 stop8h 05m
San Diego
Mon 27/7
2:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
1 stop6h 00m
C$ 705
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 14/7
1:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
2 stops8h 20m
San Diego
Mon 20/7
12:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
2 stops8h 00m
C$ 719
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 14/8
6:20 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
2 stops7h 55m
San Diego
Sat 22/8
10:45 a.m.-9:55 p.m.
2 stops8h 10m
C$ 753
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/8
8:35 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Sat 15/8
10:17 p.m.-5:45 a.m.
Nonstop4h 28m
C$ 763
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 28/7
8:45 a.m.-10:27 a.m.
Nonstop4h 42m
San Diego
Tue 4/8
11:30 a.m.-7:09 p.m.
Nonstop4h 39m
C$ 763
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 17/9
8:25 p.m.-10:07 p.m.
Nonstop4h 42m
San Diego
Mon 21/9
6:15 a.m.-1:44 p.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
C$ 763
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 26/8
4:35 p.m.-6:14 p.m.
Nonstop4h 39m
San Diego
Mon 31/8
10:17 p.m.-5:45 a.m.
Nonstop4h 28m
C$ 763
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 15/8
5:20 a.m.-9:26 a.m.
1 stop7h 06m
San Diego
Sun 23/8
6:15 a.m.-1:49 p.m.
Nonstop4h 34m
C$ 773
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Booking 78 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$ 442). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 770). 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 22 June 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?
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 22 June 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 67% 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$ 377.
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 22 June 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!
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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 7 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 42m 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?
Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is about 3141 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 209), Southwest (C$ 504), and Delta (C$ 565) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 68% 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 Air France (85%), Delta (73%) or Virgin Atlantic (64%) 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$ 763, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 763. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 473.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 442). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 770). 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 22 June 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 22 June 2026.
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