Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 122
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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
18 Sep — 25 Sep1
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 October, booked 52 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 19 August 2026.
Wed 2/912:20 p.m. -
1 stop14h 31m
Sat 5/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 15/8C$ 468
Sun 13/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 43m
Sun 20/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 41m
Deal found 18/8C$ 507
Fri 13/112:03 p.m. -
1 stop7h 26m
Fri 20/116:34 p.m. -
1 stop13h 41m
Deal found 14/8C$ 515
Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Tue 22/99:35 a.m. -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 18/8C$ 544
Thu 19/115:30 a.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 23/116:35 a.m. -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 17/8C$ 551
Thu 17/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 1/101:15 p.m. -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 16/8C$ 558
Sat 19/97:15 a.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Tue 22/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 17/8C$ 565
Thu 3/97:55 a.m. -
1 stop28h 10m
Sun 6/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 14/8C$ 572
Thu 17/92:40 p.m. -
2 stops11h 50m
Tue 22/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 18/8C$ 573
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 19 August 2026.
Thu 19/118:50 a.m. -
2 stops9h 30m
Mon 23/1112:30 p.m. -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 17/8C$ 565
Tue 15/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops14h 59m
Sat 19/91:00 p.m. -
2 stops13h 22m
Deal found 14/8C$ 632
Thu 19/114:03 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 56m
Mon 23/116:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 24m
Deal found 17/8C$ 707
Mon 2/116:15 p.m. -
2 stops8h 35m
Thu 5/1111:10 a.m. -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 16/8C$ 565
Thu 24/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops17h 46m
Mon 28/912:44 p.m. -
2 stops13h 38m
Deal found 18/8C$ 658
Tue 3/116:30 a.m. -
2 stops9h 30m
Fri 6/1111:10 a.m. -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 16/8C$ 608
Thu 24/98:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 41m
Mon 28/92:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 18/8C$ 707
Thu 17/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops14h 59m
Mon 21/93:16 p.m. -
2 stops11h 06m
Deal found 15/8C$ 666
Mon 23/116:25 a.m. -
1 stop8h 06m
Tue 1/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 15/8C$ 720
Tue 8/93:35 p.m. -
2 stops8h 30m
Sat 12/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 18/8C$ 659
Thu 1/107:01 a.m. -
2 stops12h 49m
Tue 6/101:10 p.m. -
2 stops13h 30m
Deal found 14/8C$ 673
Mon 7/96:20 a.m. -
2 stops7h 55m
Fri 11/91:05 p.m. -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 16/8C$ 702
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 19 August 2026.
Thu 17/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Thu 1/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 18/8C$ 707
Wed 16/94:56 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Wed 23/911:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 19/8C$ 804
Mon 12/108:20 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Sun 18/1010:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 14/8C$ 838
Tue 1/94:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Thu 1/102:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 17/8C$ 845
Thu 10/912:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Tue 15/92:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 17/8C$ 901
Thu 1/1012:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Wed 7/106:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 17/8C$ 908
Mon 31/84:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Thu 1/1011:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 19/8C$ 915
Wed 2/98:35 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sat 5/910:17 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 15/8C$ 942
Fri 18/128:12 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 58m
Mon 4/110:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 18/8C$ 949
Sat 19/128:50 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 06m
Mon 4/110:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 18/8C$ 977
Fri 4/98:35 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 6/910:17 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 17/8C$ 984
Fri 25/128:50 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 06m
Fri 1/110:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 17/8C$ 1,005
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 19 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 27/87:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 49m
Mon 31/83:45 p.m. -
1 stop6h 28m
Deal found 18/8C$ 582
Wed 2/912:20 p.m. -
1 stop14h 31m
Sat 5/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 15/8C$ 468
Thu 3/97:55 a.m. -
1 stop28h 10m
Sun 6/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 34m
Deal found 14/8C$ 572
Tue 8/97:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 35m
Tue 8/912:20 p.m. -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 14/8C$ 601
Sat 12/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops12h 41m
Sun 20/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 41m
Deal found 18/8C$ 579
Sun 13/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 43m
Sun 20/96:25 a.m. -
1 stop14h 41m
Deal found 18/8C$ 507
Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Tue 22/99:35 a.m. -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 18/8C$ 544
Thu 17/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 1/101:15 p.m. -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 16/8C$ 558
Thu 17/92:40 p.m. -
2 stops11h 50m
Tue 22/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 18/8C$ 573
Sat 19/97:15 a.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Tue 22/911:10 a.m. -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 17/8C$ 565
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 19 August 2026.
Wed 16/97:08 a.m. -
1 stop11h 51m
Deal found 18/8C$ 122
Fri 2/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop16h 02m
Deal found 17/8C$ 155
Sat 10/105:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 16/8C$ 276
Tue 1/126:30 a.m. -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 15/8C$ 283
Mon 15/26:35 a.m. -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 16/8C$ 319
Thu 1/101:55 p.m. -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 18/8C$ 326
Fri 2/105:39 p.m. -
2 stops18h 06m
Deal found 18/8C$ 339
Sun 6/97:01 a.m. -
2 stops13h 09m
Deal found 17/8C$ 358
Sun 14/25:30 p.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 15/8C$ 368
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 19 August 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 19 August 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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DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 19/11
8:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
2 stops9h 30m
San Diego
Mon 23/11
12:30 p.m.-11:40 p.m.
2 stops8h 10m
C$ 565
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 2/11
6:15 p.m.-11:50 p.m.
2 stops8h 35m
San Diego
Thu 5/11
11:10 a.m.-10:20 p.m.
2 stops8h 10m
C$ 565
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/11
6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2 stops9h 30m
San Diego
Fri 6/11
11:10 a.m.-10:20 p.m.
2 stops8h 10m
C$ 608
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 15/9
7:01 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
2 stops14h 59m
San Diego
Sat 19/9
1:00 p.m.-5:22 a.m.
2 stops13h 22m
C$ 632
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 24/9
7:01 a.m.-9:47 p.m.
2 stops17h 46m
San Diego
Mon 28/9
12:44 p.m.-5:22 a.m.
2 stops13h 38m
C$ 658
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 8/9
3:35 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
2 stops8h 30m
San Diego
Sat 12/9
11:10 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
2 stops7h 50m
C$ 659
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 17/9
7:01 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
2 stops14h 59m
San Diego
Mon 21/9
3:16 p.m.-5:22 a.m.
2 stops11h 06m
C$ 666
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/10
7:01 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
2 stops12h 49m
San Diego
Tue 6/10
1:10 p.m.-5:40 a.m.
2 stops13h 30m
C$ 673
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 7/9
6:20 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
2 stops7h 55m
San Diego
Fri 11/9
1:05 p.m.-11:40 p.m.
2 stops7h 35m
C$ 702
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 19/11
4:03 p.m.-5:59 p.m.
Nonstop4h 56m
San Diego
Mon 23/11
6:15 a.m.-1:39 p.m.
Nonstop4h 24m
C$ 707
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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$ 459). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 806). 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 19 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between C$ 561 and C$ 1,011 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 468 on Frontier (2 Sep-5 Sep).
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 19 August 2026.
The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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$ 369.
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 19 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.
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 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 Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 9h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 16m. 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$ 205), Southwest (C$ 510), and Delta (C$ 692) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Frontier is priced at 71% 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 (64%) or WestJet (62%) 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$ 706, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 692. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 343.
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$ 459). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 806). 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 19 August 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 19 August 2026.
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