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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 153

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in August or July, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Friday 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 6 May 2026.

Wed 15/71:19 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Sat 18/74:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 315
Wed 8/78:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop18h 51m
Frontier
Sun 12/76:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/5C$ 331
Tue 7/78:51 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop15h 07m
Frontier
Fri 17/76:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 332
Wed 1/71:31 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sat 4/76:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 334
Sun 31/57:53 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Wed 10/67:30 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 335
Mon 13/78:51 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Sat 18/74:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 342
Sat 20/61:31 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Sat 27/64:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/5C$ 343
Tue 30/61:31 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Wed 1/710:04 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 361
Mon 13/78:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Fri 17/74:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 30/4C$ 366
Sun 12/78:51 a.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Thu 23/74:17 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 369
Wed 3/61:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/66:25 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop27h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5C$ 370

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 315

One-way from

C$ 153

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 693
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 53m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 32m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/9

7:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

9:35 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 629

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

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

2 stops9h 35m

San Diego

Fri 18/9

1:05 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 30m

C$ 705

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/9

7:00 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

2 stops15h 02m

San Diego

Mon 21/9

9:29 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 11m

C$ 716

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

4:30 p.m.-6:23 p.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

2:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

C$ 734
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

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

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Sun 9/8

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

Nonstop4h 34m

C$ 734

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

8:50 a.m.-10:46 a.m.

Nonstop4h 56m

San Diego

Fri 18/9

11:50 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

C$ 734

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/5

8:16 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 44m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

6:15 a.m.-1:46 p.m.

Nonstop4h 31m

C$ 734

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 20/6

4:35 p.m.-6:21 p.m.

Nonstop4h 46m

San Diego

Sat 27/6

11:37 a.m.-7:09 p.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

C$ 734

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/6

8:40 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

San Diego

Sat 4/7

6:15 a.m.-1:47 p.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

C$ 738

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

6:20 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

6:15 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop4h 33m

C$ 748

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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 83 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 396). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 748). 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 6 May 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?

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 6 May 2026.
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
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,638 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,964 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,305 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 3 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 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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 4h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 09m. 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$ 201), Spirit Airlines (C$ 218), and Delta (C$ 407) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 66% 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 Air France (89%), KLM (88%) or Virgin Atlantic (87%) 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 396). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 748). 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$ 201AverageC$ 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 218AverageC$ 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 407AverageC$ 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 485AverageC$ 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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