Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 153
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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
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 December, booked 52 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 16 October 2026.
Sat 19/126:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 53m
Thu 24/124:41 p.m. -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 11/10C$ 453
Mon 23/117:51 a.m. -
1 stop7h 16m
Fri 27/116:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/10C$ 466
Tue 22/126:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 29/124:41 p.m. -
1 stop15h 59m
Deal found 11/10C$ 477
Fri 6/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 38m
Wed 18/1111:06 a.m. -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 11/10C$ 483
Wed 2/122:31 p.m. -
2 stops19h 49m
Sun 6/1211:14 a.m. -
2 stops20h 41m
Deal found 14/10C$ 490
Sat 14/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops12h 58m
Sat 21/118:50 a.m. -
2 stops13h 19m
Deal found 15/10C$ 491
Tue 22/126:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 29/127:20 a.m. -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 14/10C$ 503
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 16 October 2026.
Mon 9/115:25 a.m. -
2 stops9h 50m
Wed 18/1111:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 14/10C$ 628
Sat 9/15:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 56m
Sun 7/34:49 p.m. -
2 stops19h 59m
Deal found 15/10C$ 690
Fri 13/118:12 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 58m
Tue 17/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 10/10C$ 794
Sat 16/18:35 a.m. -
2 stops8h 50m
Sat 23/110:30 a.m. -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 13/10C$ 635
Wed 27/15:30 p.m. -
2 stops21h 11m
Sun 31/14:16 p.m. -
2 stops21h 16m
Deal found 13/10C$ 744
Tue 22/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 29/1212:30 p.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 14/10C$ 679
Sun 7/38:50 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 06m
Sun 14/310:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 11/10C$ 794
Tue 3/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops25h 39m
Mon 9/116:45 p.m. -
2 stops19h 02m
Deal found 13/10C$ 787
Mon 23/118:29 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 57m
Fri 27/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 11/10C$ 794
Wed 9/123:55 p.m. -
1 stop8h 00m
Fri 11/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 13/10C$ 762
Fri 13/114:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Wed 18/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 10/10C$ 794
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 16 October 2026.
Fri 13/118:12 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 58m
Tue 17/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 10/10C$ 794
Sat 12/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Thu 31/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 14/10C$ 808
Fri 18/124:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 53m
Tue 22/123:41 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 14/10C$ 822
Wed 4/118:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Fri 13/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 13/10C$ 836
Wed 4/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Wed 25/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 13/10C$ 851
Tue 10/1112:34 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Tue 17/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 15/10C$ 865
Tue 3/114:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Mon 9/1111:39 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 13/10C$ 879
Thu 5/1112:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sat 7/111:18 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 13/10C$ 893
Sun 1/118:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Thu 12/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 13/10C$ 907
Wed 28/104:09 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 46m
Tue 3/1111:31 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 12/10C$ 922
Tue 27/108:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Wed 4/1111:31 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 13/10C$ 936
Wed 28/1012:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 8/1110:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 13/10C$ 950
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 16 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/107:08 a.m. -
1 stop19h 48m
Tue 20/106:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 13/10C$ 714
Tue 3/115:45 p.m. -
2 stops24h 31m
Mon 9/114:20 p.m. -
2 stops21h 27m
Deal found 15/10C$ 720
Wed 4/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops8h 50m
Wed 11/1110:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 14/10C$ 635
Fri 6/117:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 38m
Wed 18/1111:06 a.m. -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 11/10C$ 483
Mon 9/1110:50 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 18/1111:55 a.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 13/10C$ 620
Sat 14/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops12h 58m
Sat 21/118:50 a.m. -
2 stops13h 19m
Deal found 15/10C$ 491
Mon 23/117:51 a.m. -
1 stop7h 16m
Fri 27/116:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/10C$ 466
Mon 23/118:16 p.m. -
3 stops22h 18m
Fri 27/116:30 a.m. -
2 stops7h 59m
Deal found 11/10C$ 709
Sat 28/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop19h 42m
Tue 1/126:30 a.m. -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/10C$ 602
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 16 October 2026.
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 58m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/10C$ 153
Wed 13/15:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 56m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 14/10C$ 169
Thu 26/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop19h 42m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10C$ 210
Fri 27/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop12h 19m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/10C$ 224
Mon 16/1112:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 48m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10C$ 311
Fri 6/116:15 p.m. -
2 stops8h 40m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/10C$ 318
Fri 20/116:24 p.m. -
1 stop26h 02m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/10C$ 324
Thu 10/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop12h 03m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10C$ 352
Tue 29/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops10h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 13/10C$ 362
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 16 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 16 October 2026.
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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Price
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DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 16/11
12:10 p.m.-6:58 p.m.
1 stop9h 48m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 311
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 11/2
5:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
2 stops9h 35m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 362
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/11
7:05 a.m.-7:36 p.m.
2 stops15h 31m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 417
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/4
5:32 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
1 stop7h 43m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 483
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/2
12:15 p.m.-2:12 p.m.
Nonstop4h 57m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 582
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 11/12
8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Nonstop5h 00m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 582
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 20/11
8:12 p.m.-10:10 p.m.
Nonstop4h 58m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 582
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 27/11
8:29 a.m.-10:26 a.m.
Nonstop4h 57m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 582
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 13/2
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$ 582
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 8/12
8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Nonstop5h 00m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 582
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Booking 51 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$ 453). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 829). 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 16 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$ 682 and C$ 1,127 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 453 on Frontier (19 Dec-24 Dec).
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 16 October 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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$ 378.
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 16 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 8 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 45m 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 Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 54m. 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$ 209), Southwest (C$ 563), and Delta (C$ 708) 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 (65%), Delta (62%) or Virgin Atlantic (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$ 822, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 822. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 369.
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$ 453). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 829). 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 16 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 16 October 2026.
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