Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 165
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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
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 April, 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 10 November 2026.
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Thu 31/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 5/11C$ 452
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Tue 29/122:45 p.m. -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 453
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Wed 30/122:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 464
Sun 20/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 09m
Thu 31/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 5/11C$ 468
Fri 4/127:39 p.m. -
2 stops24h 08m
Fri 11/127:06 p.m. -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 6/11C$ 470
Tue 22/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 09m
Tue 29/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 8/11C$ 471
Fri 4/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 23m
Mon 7/129:29 p.m. -
1 stop9h 57m
Deal found 6/11C$ 475
Fri 4/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 23m
Thu 10/129:40 p.m. -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 9/11C$ 481
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 28/122:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 487
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 10 November 2026.
Tue 22/126:09 a.m. -
1 stop8h 27m
Tue 29/1210:30 p.m. -
1 stop7h 58m
Deal found 6/11C$ 508
Sat 6/27:15 a.m. -
2 stops10h 00m
Wed 10/211:25 a.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 8/11C$ 645
Mon 7/128:15 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Mon 14/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 7/11C$ 831
Fri 25/124:15 p.m. -
2 stops9h 17m
Tue 29/129:42 p.m. -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 5/11C$ 625
Thu 24/1210:35 a.m. -
2 stops13h 05m
Tue 29/129:42 p.m. -
1 stop11h 07m
Deal found 5/11C$ 625
Fri 22/15:15 p.m. -
2 stops8h 20m
Sun 31/112:35 p.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 6/11C$ 801
Tue 22/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Tue 29/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 9/11C$ 831
Wed 27/14:50 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Sun 31/13:57 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 9/11C$ 831
Thu 31/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Sun 3/110:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 5/11C$ 831
Thu 4/212:42 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Sat 13/26:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 7/11C$ 831
Sat 13/36:00 p.m. -
1 stop8h 03m
Sat 20/36:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 34m
Deal found 8/11C$ 845
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 10 November 2026.
Sun 20/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Thu 31/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 9/11C$ 831
Sat 19/124:25 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 54m
Tue 29/1210:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 6/11C$ 845
Tue 22/128:46 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Tue 29/1210:36 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 9/11C$ 872
Fri 4/124:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 53m
Mon 26/410:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 9/11C$ 873
Fri 22/112:48 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Sun 31/14:03 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 6/11C$ 875
Fri 30/44:36 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 57m
Wed 5/510:36 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 6/11C$ 882
Fri 4/124:30 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 53m
Fri 11/126:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 6/11C$ 887
Fri 18/128:15 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Sun 3/16:15 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 9/11C$ 909
Fri 4/128:15 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Sun 6/1211:37 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 9/11C$ 916
Fri 18/128:15 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Mon 4/13:44 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 6/11C$ 930
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 10 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 4/127:39 p.m. -
2 stops24h 08m
Fri 11/127:06 p.m. -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 6/11C$ 470
Fri 4/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 23m
Sun 13/129:29 p.m. -
1 stop9h 57m
Deal found 6/11C$ 475
Fri 4/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 23m
Thu 10/129:40 p.m. -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 9/11C$ 481
Sun 20/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 09m
Thu 31/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 5/11C$ 468
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Thu 31/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 5/11C$ 452
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Tue 29/122:45 p.m. -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 453
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Wed 30/122:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 464
Mon 21/127:51 a.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 28/122:45 p.m. -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 5/11C$ 487
Tue 22/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 09m
Tue 29/126:36 a.m. -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 8/11C$ 471
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 10 November 2026.
Wed 6/17:15 a.m. -
1 stop19h 43m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 5/11C$ 165
Sat 5/127:05 a.m. -
2 stops9h 08m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 5/11C$ 196
Sun 20/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 09m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 5/11C$ 248
Fri 4/1211:16 a.m. -
1 stop11h 23m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11C$ 272
Wed 6/18:30 a.m. -
2 stops12h 28m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/11C$ 281
Sat 12/127:05 a.m. -
3 stops14h 07m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/11C$ 295
Wed 23/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 40m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11C$ 323
Thu 3/126:30 a.m. -
2 stops9h 30m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11C$ 344
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 10 November 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 10 November 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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Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 5/12
7:05 a.m.-1:13 p.m.
2 stops9h 08m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 196
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 4/12
11:16 a.m.-7:39 p.m.
1 stop11h 23m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 272
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 6/1
8:30 a.m.-5:58 p.m.
2 stops12h 28m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 281
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 12/12
7:05 a.m.-6:12 p.m.
3 stops14h 07m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 295
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 28/1
12:31 p.m.-12:19 a.m.
3 stops14h 48m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 358
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 17/4
9:05 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2 stops7h 55m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 437
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 22/12
6:09 a.m.-11:36 a.m.
1 stop8h 27m
San Diego
Tue 29/12
10:30 p.m.-9:28 a.m.
1 stop7h 58m
C$ 508
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 2/12
10:30 a.m.-8:41 p.m.
2 stops13h 11m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 522
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 6/1
4:50 p.m.-6:53 p.m.
Nonstop5h 03m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 595
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 20/12
12:35 p.m.-2:27 p.m.
Nonstop4h 52m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 600
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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$ 502). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 878). 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 10 November 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$ 610 and C$ 951 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 452 on Frontier (21 Dec-31 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 10 November 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 (2 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$ 375.
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 10 November 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 10 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 54m 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?
United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 8h 27m. 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, Frontier (C$ 218), Southwest (C$ 535), and Delta (C$ 704) 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 KLM (75%), Air France (69%) or Delta (63%) 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$ 944, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 817. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 459.
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$ 502). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 878). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 November 2026.
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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 10 November 2026.
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