Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 86
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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
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 April, booked 48 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 27 October 2026.
Thu 24/128:28 p.m. -
1 stop30h 30m
Mon 4/14:16 p.m. -
1 stop29h 42m
Deal found 24/10C$ 442
Wed 25/116:41 a.m. -
2 stops20h 16m
Wed 2/126:30 a.m. -
2 stops24h 18m
Deal found 26/10C$ 449
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop19h 07m
Sun 3/17:56 p.m. -
2 stops26h 02m
Deal found 26/10C$ 454
Thu 26/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops10h 40m
Wed 2/1210:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 26/10C$ 568
Fri 25/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop19h 07m
Sat 2/17:56 p.m. -
2 stops50h 02m
Deal found 25/10C$ 570
Tue 22/126:15 p.m. -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 1/17:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 23/10C$ 584
Sat 5/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 18m
Tue 27/48:44 p.m. -
1 stop11h 29m
Deal found 22/10C$ 603
Sun 22/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop19h 42m
Sun 29/118:50 a.m. -
1 stop19h 06m
Deal found 25/10C$ 617
Fri 13/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops22h 16m
Mon 16/114:32 p.m. -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 24/10C$ 624
Thu 31/126:20 a.m. -
2 stops17h 24m
Tue 5/16:36 p.m. -
1 stop18h 56m
Deal found 22/10C$ 627
Thu 17/126:05 p.m. -
2 stops16h 20m
Sat 19/1212:31 p.m. -
2 stops13h 29m
Deal found 27/10C$ 638
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 27 October 2026.
Tue 22/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 29/129:55 p.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 655
Tue 22/126:20 a.m. -
2 stops14h 31m
Tue 29/1212:31 p.m. -
2 stops13h 29m
Deal found 22/10C$ 807
Thu 15/44:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 57m
Tue 20/411:40 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 32m
Deal found 26/10C$ 812
Thu 24/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Mon 4/13:44 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 24/10C$ 812
Wed 25/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Wed 2/1211:37 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 26/10C$ 812
Tue 22/128:40 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Tue 29/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 26/10C$ 812
Tue 6/48:50 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 06m
Tue 13/46:15 a.m. -
1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 26/10C$ 826
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 27 October 2026.
Fri 4/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Tue 8/1211:37 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 26/10C$ 812
Thu 3/128:15 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Tue 27/46:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 34m
Deal found 22/10C$ 840
Tue 17/1112:34 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Wed 25/111:22 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 26/10C$ 854
Tue 24/118:29 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 57m
Thu 3/1210:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 23/10C$ 882
Tue 17/1112:34 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sun 22/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 26/10C$ 896
Sat 27/37:50 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Thu 1/46:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 34m
Deal found 23/10C$ 910
Fri 13/118:12 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 58m
Tue 17/111:22 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 22/10C$ 924
Fri 13/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Mon 16/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 27/10C$ 938
Tue 29/1212:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Mon 4/16:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 34m
Deal found 22/10C$ 952
Fri 6/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Wed 2/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 24/10C$ 966
Sat 7/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Mon 9/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 24/10C$ 980
Wed 25/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Sat 28/1110:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 17m
Deal found 27/10C$ 994
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 27 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 13/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops22h 16m
Mon 16/114:32 p.m. -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 24/10C$ 624
Fri 13/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops19h 08m
Tue 17/114:45 p.m. -
2 stops21h 02m
Deal found 22/10C$ 646
Tue 17/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops25h 39m
Wed 25/1110:15 a.m. -
2 stops16h 26m
Deal found 23/10C$ 690
Sat 21/117:01 a.m. -
2 stops12h 36m
Tue 1/127:22 p.m. -
2 stops18h 58m
Deal found 23/10C$ 657
Sun 22/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop19h 42m
Sun 29/118:50 a.m. -
1 stop19h 06m
Deal found 25/10C$ 617
Tue 24/115:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 25/1110:35 p.m. -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 22/10C$ 694
Wed 25/116:41 a.m. -
2 stops20h 16m
Wed 2/126:30 a.m. -
2 stops24h 18m
Deal found 26/10C$ 449
Thu 26/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops10h 40m
Wed 2/1210:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 26/10C$ 568
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 27 October 2026.
Wed 9/1212:06 p.m. -
1 stop14h 52m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 24/10C$ 86
Thu 10/1212:06 p.m. -
1 stop14h 52m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 107
Mon 7/124:11 p.m. -
2 stops44h 02m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/10C$ 149
Mon 30/116:50 p.m. -
2 stops32h 07m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 262
Wed 18/116:50 p.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 334
Fri 20/116:24 p.m. -
1 stop26h 02m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 25/10C$ 376
Sat 14/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops22h 09m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 23/10C$ 380
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 27 October 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 27 October 2026.
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Price
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 14/11
5:45 p.m.-1:36 p.m.
2 stops22h 51m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 453
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 20/11
8:50 a.m.-8:24 p.m.
2 stops14h 34m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 544
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/12
4:30 p.m.-6:23 p.m.
Nonstop4h 53m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 589
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/12
8:25 a.m.-10:27 a.m.
Nonstop5h 02m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 589
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 31/12
12:39 p.m.-2:32 p.m.
Nonstop4h 53m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 589
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 26/11
12:34 p.m.-2:29 p.m.
Nonstop4h 55m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 603
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 7/12
4:30 p.m.-6:23 p.m.
Nonstop4h 53m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 603
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 21/11
12:34 p.m.-2:29 p.m.
Nonstop4h 55m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 603
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/4
7:50 p.m.-9:52 p.m.
Nonstop5h 02m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 603
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/12
12:25 p.m.-12:19 a.m.
3 stops14h 54m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 617
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Booking 47 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$ 468). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 840). 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 27 October 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$ 617 and C$ 932 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 442 on Frontier (24 Dec-4 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 27 October 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Sunday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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$ 373.
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 27 October 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 9 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 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, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 51m. 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$ 207), Southwest (C$ 556), and Delta (C$ 699) 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 WestJet (63%), Delta (60%) or KLM (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$ 811, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 811. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 315.
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$ 468). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 840). 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 27 October 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 27 October 2026.
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