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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 142

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 October, 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 5 August 2026.

Thu 12/112:03 p.m. -
1 stop7h 26m
Mon 23/116:34 p.m. -
1 stop13h 41m
Deal found 1/8C$ 523
Mon 17/811:49 a.m. -
1 stop10h 11m
Sun 23/88:59 p.m. -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 2/8C$ 548
Mon 31/87:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 49m
Mon 7/98:59 p.m. -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 4/8C$ 554
Wed 19/812:20 p.m. -
1 stop23h 45m
Thu 20/83:45 p.m. -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 3/8C$ 571
Mon 17/87:40 a.m. -
1 stop19h 11m
Tue 18/86:25 a.m. -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 3/8C$ 576
Mon 3/87:40 a.m. -
1 stop28h 25m
Fri 14/86:35 a.m. -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 31/7C$ 589
Tue 25/87:01 a.m. -
2 stops13h 09m
Sat 29/88:15 a.m. -
2 stops18h 07m
Deal found 1/8C$ 597
Tue 25/87:01 a.m. -
2 stops14h 36m
Wed 26/81:04 p.m. -
2 stops13h 18m
Deal found 31/7C$ 599
Tue 22/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop10h 15m
Fri 25/1211:55 a.m. -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 3/8C$ 606
Sat 19/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops15h 01m
Wed 23/910:36 a.m. -
2 stops15h 46m
Deal found 1/8C$ 610

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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 485

One-way from

C$ 142

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 623

Good round-trip deal

C$ 701 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 54m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 11m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/9

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

2 stops14h 59m

San Diego

Sat 3/10

1:30 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

2 stops13h 10m

C$ 611

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

7:30 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

San Diego

Mon 7/9

10:40 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 15m

C$ 652

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

7:10 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops7h 45m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

8:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 659

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

6:25 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

San Diego

Wed 30/9

7:00 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

C$ 659

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/9

2:40 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

San Diego

Fri 18/9

1:05 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

C$ 669

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

5:59 p.m.-8:36 a.m.

2 stops17h 37m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

12:30 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

2 stops14h 10m

C$ 697

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

6:40 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 35m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

8:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 708

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 27/9

6:35 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

1:05 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

C$ 708
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/9

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

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

6:15 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 27m

C$ 715

DetroitSan Diego

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/10

8:20 p.m.-10:12 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

San Diego

Sun 18/10

6:15 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 27m

C$ 715

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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$ 469). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 808). 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 5 August 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$ 371 and C$ 852 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 485 on Frontier (30 Aug-4 Sep).

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 5 August 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
4,220 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,220 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,492 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
2,732 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,220 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 34m. 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$ 516), and Delta (C$ 701) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 70% 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 Delta (66%), Air France (65%) or WestJet (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$ 1,176, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 701. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 315.

  • 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$ 469). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 808). 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$ 207AverageC$ 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 516AverageC$ 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 701AverageC$ 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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