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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 190

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in January or August, booked 79 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 23 July 2026.

Wed 5/81:19 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Tue 18/86:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop26h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 18/7C$ 513
Wed 12/85:13 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops25h 30m
Frontier
Sun 16/88:51 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 22/7C$ 519
Tue 8/126:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 45m
JetBlue
Tue 15/128:31 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop11h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/7C$ 544
Sun 2/87:40 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop28h 25m
Frontier
Mon 10/84:28 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 20/7C$ 548
Wed 2/97:01 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops12h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/92:19 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops12h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 561
Thu 10/128:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Wed 16/126:30 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 22/7C$ 568
Wed 30/97:01 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops14h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/1010:55 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops15h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 571
Thu 20/86:20 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Thu 27/87:50 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 22/7C$ 582
Tue 28/71:19 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Wed 5/810:10 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 20/7C$ 589

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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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 513

One-way from

C$ 190

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 765

Good round-trip deal

C$ 754 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 32m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 51m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

6:20 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 55m

San Diego

Thu 27/8

7:50 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

C$ 582

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/9

8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

San Diego

Thu 17/9

11:40 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 55m

C$ 614

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/11

6:49 p.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop18h 43m

San Diego

Sat 21/11

6:13 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop20h 16m

C$ 641

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

3:35 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 30m

San Diego

Sun 6/9

6:50 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 00m

C$ 671

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

7:01 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops14h 59m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

2:33 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

2 stops12h 07m

C$ 676

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

12:30 p.m.-2:09 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

11:26 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

C$ 703
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

4:01 p.m.-5:49 p.m.

Nonstop4h 48m

San Diego

Sun 25/10

10:00 p.m.-5:21 a.m.

Nonstop4h 21m

C$ 703

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

8:20 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

San Diego

Tue 20/10

11:26 a.m.-6:58 p.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

C$ 703

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

4:35 p.m.-6:14 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Sun 6/9

6:15 a.m.-1:49 p.m.

Nonstop4h 34m

C$ 717

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

12:31 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Sun 23/8

9:30 p.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 717

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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?

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 471). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 810). 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 23 July 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 457 and C$ 902 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 513 on Frontier (5 Aug-18 Aug).

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 23 July 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 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 Sun Country Air can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 7h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 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, Frontier (C$ 208), Southwest (C$ 518), and Delta (C$ 703) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 69% 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 (100%), Air France (68%) or Delta (67%) 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$ 759, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 703. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 558.

  • 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$ 471). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 810). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 208AverageC$ 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 518AverageC$ 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 703AverageC$ 830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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