Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 29m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 45m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 358.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego

The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Consider Spirit Airlines (88%), KLM (85%) or Aeromexico (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on Delta, Frontier or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 46m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to San Diego typically takes.

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.

C$ 154+ Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in August or July, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Diego

Round-trip from	C$ 234
One-way from	C$ 154
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	C$ 501
Good round-trip deal	C$ 318 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 249 or less

Frontier
22/10-30/10
2 total stops
29h 58m total
Detroit to San Diego

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11/10
1 total stop
9h 29m total
Detroit to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 146 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 22/106:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop20h 50mFrontier

Thu 30/106:25 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop9h 08mFrontier

Deal found 15/9C$ 234

Thu 30/105:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 36mFrontier

Sat 1/115:28 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop24h 52mFrontier

Deal found 17/9C$ 271

Sat 11/102:22 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/104:06 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 307

Wed 29/104:30 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1010:30 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 315

Sat 15/119:15 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops8h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 18/1110:51 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 322

Wed 22/102:22 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/103:59 p.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops13h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9C$ 343

Tue 2/129:45 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1210:52 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 359

Fri 3/1011:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/106:41 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 370

Fri 24/105:12 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 27/106:38 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 387

Thu 30/106:47 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops11h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/115:28 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 392

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 29/14:40 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/25:25 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 387

Fri 3/104:20 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/1011:15 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 521

Wed 24/1212:55 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Wed 7/16:50 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 17/9C$ 532

Fri 21/116:41 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop25h 32mSun Country Air

Fri 28/116:07 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop20h 44mSun Country Air

Deal found 16/9C$ 612

Fri 24/105:12 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops24h 05mAlaska Airlines

Mon 27/106:38 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 435

Tue 2/1212:55 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Sat 6/129:00 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 17/9C$ 560

Fri 14/114:51 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops18h 49mAlaska Airlines

Tue 18/119:28 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop27h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 539

Sat 11/102:13 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop11h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 28/105:55 p.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 615

Wed 22/106:40 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Thu 30/1011:05 a.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 15/9C$ 587

Thu 30/104:51 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops18h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/112:03 p.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops23h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 612

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 23/127:56 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 00mDelta

Fri 2/13:37 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 714

Sat 11/104:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 46mDelta

Tue 28/1010:20 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 17/9C$ 741

Thu 9/104:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 46mDelta

Tue 14/1010:20 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 769

Fri 3/108:25 a.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 33mDelta

Tue 7/1010:20 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 810

Sat 20/1212:38 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 49mDelta

Sun 28/127:20 a.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 25mDelta

Deal found 17/9C$ 838

Thu 2/1012:15 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 35mDelta

Mon 6/1010:20 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 17/9C$ 852

Fri 26/127:56 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 00mDelta

Sun 4/110:23 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 17/9C$ 920

Fri 26/127:56 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 00mDelta

Tue 30/123:37 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 934

Sat 27/94:55 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 38mDelta

Sun 5/1011:23 a.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 982

Sun 26/108:05 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 48mDelta

Wed 29/1010:20 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 986

Sun 12/104:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop4h 46mDelta

Wed 15/107:25 a.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 15/9C$ 1,055

Sun 28/127:56 p.m.DTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 00mDelta

Wed 31/1212:34 p.m.SAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 28mDelta

Deal found 16/9C$ 1,110

Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 3/1011:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop25h 26mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/106:41 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 370

Sat 11/102:22 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/104:06 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 307

Wed 22/106:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop20h 50mFrontier

Thu 30/106:25 a.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop9h 08mFrontier

Deal found 15/9C$ 234

Wed 22/102:22 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/103:59 p.m.SAN - DTW

2 stops13h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9C$ 343

Wed 22/1012:16 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop10h 13mJetBlue

Tue 28/108:39 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop11h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 17/9C$ 417

Fri 24/105:12 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines

Mon 27/106:38 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop18h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 387

Wed 29/104:30 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1010:30 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 315

Thu 30/105:14 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 36mFrontier

Sat 1/115:28 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop24h 52mFrontier

Deal found 17/9C$ 271

Thu 30/106:47 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops11h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/115:28 p.m.SAN - DTW

1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 392

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 17 September 2025.

Sat 11/102:22 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 154

Sun 16/115:45 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 158

Fri 13/34:40 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 198

Thu 2/106:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 199

Sun 12/109:05 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 202

Tue 18/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop9h 48mJetBlue

Deal found 16/9C$ 209

Fri 10/101:49 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Deal found 16/9C$ 219

Wed 8/106:00 a.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 220

Fri 13/36:00 p.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9C$ 227

Mon 22/97:20 a.m.DTW - SAN

2 stops41h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 231

Thu 9/107:59 p.m.DTW - SAN

1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9C$ 243

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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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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/1

4:40 p.m.-12:07 a.m.

1 stop10h 27m

San Diego

Sat 7/2

5:25 p.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop18h 57m

C$ 387

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/10

5:12 p.m.-2:17 p.m.

2 stops24h 05m

San Diego

Mon 27/10

6:38 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop18h 17m

C$ 435

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/10

4:20 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

San Diego

Tue 7/10

11:15 a.m.-10:22 p.m.

1 stop8h 07m

C$ 521

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/12

12:55 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

San Diego

Wed 7/1

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

2 stops8h 00m

C$ 532

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/11

4:51 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops18h 49m

San Diego

Tue 18/11

9:28 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop27h 27m

C$ 539

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/12

12:55 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 20m

San Diego

Sat 6/12

9:00 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops7h 50m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/10

6:40 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops8h 10m

San Diego

Thu 30/10

11:05 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

C$ 587

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/11

6:41 p.m.-5:13 p.m.

1 stop25h 32m

San Diego

Fri 28/11

6:07 p.m.-5:51 p.m.

1 stop20h 44m

C$ 612

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/10

4:51 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops18h 49m

San Diego

Sat 1/11

2:03 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 52m

C$ 612

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

2:13 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop11h 01m

San Diego

Tue 28/10

5:55 p.m.-2:58 p.m.

2 stops18h 03m

C$ 615

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

Booking 23 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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

4,242 reviews

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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

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,173 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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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 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 46m 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?
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 33m. 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$ 176), Frontier (C$ 207), and Delta (C$ 411) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Spirit Airlines 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 Spirit Airlines (88%), KLM (85%) or Aeromexico (82%) 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$ 286, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 249. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 304.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 289). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 390). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 176	AverageC$ 314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	CheapestC$ 207	AverageC$ 330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 411	AverageC$ 686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 459	AverageC$ 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights

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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 154

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in August or July, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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