Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 130
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
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 December, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 28 September 2026.
Tue 22/126:20 a.m. -
1 stop11h 29m
Tue 29/126:25 a.m. -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 27/9C$ 518
Sat 10/107:08 a.m. -
1 stop19h 48m
Sat 24/106:25 a.m. -
1 stop6h 09m
Deal found 27/9C$ 550
Thu 3/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 35m
Sat 12/126:40 a.m. -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 27/9C$ 561
Fri 16/105:59 p.m. -
2 stops17h 23m
Sat 24/101:48 p.m. -
2 stops12h 52m
Deal found 24/9C$ 573
Sat 24/106:20 a.m. -
2 stops8h 35m
Tue 3/1110:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 576
Fri 6/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops20h 46m
Mon 9/115:19 p.m. -
2 stops20h 28m
Deal found 25/9C$ 601
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 28 September 2026.
Fri 8/16:40 a.m. -
2 stops9h 15m
Mon 25/19:30 a.m. -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 25/9C$ 621
Tue 27/104:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Sat 7/1111:31 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 24/9C$ 790
Tue 22/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 29/1212:30 p.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 24/9C$ 772
Sun 15/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Sun 22/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 25/9C$ 790
Wed 4/1112:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Mon 16/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 27/9C$ 790
Thu 5/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Sun 8/1110:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 28/9C$ 790
Wed 4/1112:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 25/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 25/9C$ 790
Tue 22/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Tue 29/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 24/9C$ 790
Wed 25/116:06 p.m. -
1 stop8h 47m
Tue 1/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 24/9C$ 805
Fri 4/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Mon 7/127:47 p.m. -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 23/9C$ 805
Thu 24/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Tue 5/110:40 p.m. -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 23/9C$ 805
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 28 September 2026.
Fri 13/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Mon 16/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 28/9C$ 790
Wed 25/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Sun 29/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 23/9C$ 819
Thu 22/108:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Tue 27/101:18 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 27/9C$ 833
Sat 19/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 27/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 25/9C$ 847
Thu 5/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Mon 9/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 23/9C$ 875
Tue 29/128:53 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 01m
Sun 3/110:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 23/9C$ 904
Sun 18/108:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Mon 26/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/9C$ 918
Thu 8/1012:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 11/1011:31 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 23/9C$ 960
Tue 24/118:29 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 57m
Sun 29/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 23/9C$ 988
Thu 15/108:20 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Sun 18/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 28/9C$ 1,017
Sun 27/128:53 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 01m
Sat 2/110:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 23/9C$ 1,045
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 28 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 43m
Tue 13/106:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 26/9C$ 691
Sat 10/107:08 a.m. -
1 stop19h 48m
Sat 24/106:25 a.m. -
1 stop6h 09m
Deal found 27/9C$ 550
Fri 16/105:59 p.m. -
2 stops17h 23m
Sat 24/101:48 p.m. -
2 stops12h 52m
Deal found 24/9C$ 573
Fri 16/105:59 p.m. -
2 stops17h 23m
Tue 20/102:33 p.m. -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 25/9C$ 629
Sat 17/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 29m
Mon 19/1012:30 p.m. -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 24/9C$ 676
Thu 22/105:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 15m
Thu 29/1012:45 p.m. -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 27/9C$ 621
Thu 22/105:59 p.m. -
2 stops17h 37m
Thu 29/109:58 p.m. -
2 stops16h 03m
Deal found 27/9C$ 696
Sat 24/106:20 a.m. -
2 stops8h 35m
Tue 3/1110:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 576
Thu 29/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 29m
Mon 2/115:19 p.m. -
2 stops20h 28m
Deal found 24/9C$ 608
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 28 September 2026.
Wed 11/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 11m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/9C$ 130
Mon 9/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 11m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 25/9C$ 185
Thu 22/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop15h 34m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/9C$ 229
Sat 24/106:45 a.m. -
1 stop6h 45m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 24/9C$ 281
Thu 15/105:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9C$ 310
Sat 31/106:15 a.m. -
2 stops9h 20m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9C$ 317
Wed 14/1011:05 a.m. -
2 stops15h 05m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/9C$ 325
Mon 19/105:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 40m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/9C$ 327
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 28 September 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 28 September 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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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 15/10
5:35 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
1 stop9h 40m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 310
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 20/11
6:29 p.m.-5:11 p.m.
1 stop25h 42m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 337
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 24/3
3:35 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
2 stops8h 40m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 417
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 21/11
7:01 a.m.-8:44 p.m.
2 stops16h 43m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 436
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 20/11
6:49 p.m.-12:40 p.m.
2 stops20h 51m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 474
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 18/10
7:00 a.m.-2:38 p.m.
1 stop10h 38m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 498
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/10
5:55 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
2 stops8h 15m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 536
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/1
6:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
2 stops9h 15m
San Diego
Mon 25/1
9:30 a.m.-7:50 p.m.
2 stops7h 20m
C$ 621
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 22/12
3:45 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
2 stops8h 40m
San Diego
Tue 29/12
12:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
2 stops9h 00m
C$ 772
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 27/10
4:09 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
Nonstop4h 46m
San Diego
Sat 7/11
11:31 a.m.-7:02 p.m.
Nonstop4h 31m
C$ 790
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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$ 454). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 827). 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 28 September 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$ 588 and C$ 1,012 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 498 on Frontier (8 Jan-25 Jan).
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 28 September 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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$ 376.
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 28 September 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 11 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?
Southwest and Delta can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 4h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 29m. 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$ 209), Southwest (C$ 561), and Delta (C$ 705) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 72% 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 Virgin Atlantic (59%), KLM (59%) or Delta (58%) 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$ 454). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 827). 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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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 28 September 2026.
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