Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 152
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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
29 Nov — 6 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 August or July, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 30 October 2025.
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 30 October 2025.
Wed 10/126:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Tue 16/128:31 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 363
Fri 19/127:50 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Sun 28/121:06 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops16h 47mFrontier
Deal found 28/10C$ 390
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Mon 17/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 405
Thu 4/126:05 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 42mJetBlue
Tue 9/128:31 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 415
Wed 10/126:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Sun 14/128:31 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 419
Thu 25/1210:01 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop28h 58mFrontier
Tue 30/126:25 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 28/10C$ 437
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Sun 16/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 461
Thu 11/126:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Tue 16/128:31 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 475
Thu 13/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Tue 18/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 486
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 30 October 2025.
Thu 4/126:05 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 42mJetBlue
Tue 9/128:31 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10C$ 416
Tue 16/129:15 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1210:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 546
Thu 4/125:41 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops17h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/124:52 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 559
Tue 10/38:25 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop17h 22mDelta
Tue 17/310:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 644
Thu 4/125:41 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops17h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1212:41 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops25h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 559
Sun 8/312:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 48mJetBlue
Fri 20/310:25 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop9h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 616
Tue 16/1211:05 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/127:40 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop18h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10C$ 645
Wed 19/114:51 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops20h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/124:52 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10C$ 602
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 30 October 2025.
Thu 4/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mDelta
Thu 11/127:20 a.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 725
Tue 25/118:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Fri 28/1110:00 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 753
Fri 21/118:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Tue 25/113:25 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 781
Fri 19/1212:38 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mDelta
Sun 4/110:20 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 809
Fri 14/118:25 a.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Tue 18/1111:35 a.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 822
Fri 14/118:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Sun 23/113:25 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 836
Sat 28/37:50 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Sat 4/410:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 850
Wed 12/1112:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 55mDelta
Sun 16/1110:00 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 864
Thu 25/128:38 a.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 04mDelta
Tue 30/1210:20 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 878
Fri 14/118:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Sun 16/1111:35 a.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 892
Fri 21/1112:20 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 55mDelta
Sat 29/113:25 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 906
Sat 20/128:05 p.m.DTW - SAN
Nonstop5h 04mDelta
Sun 28/1212:40 p.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 28/10C$ 934
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated 30 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Mon 17/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 405
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Sun 16/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 461
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Sat 22/119:36 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop10h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 613
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mJetBlue
Sun 23/119:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop9h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 614
Thu 13/116:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 47mJetBlue
Tue 18/118:39 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 486
Fri 14/114:51 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops23h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/112:03 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops22h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 621
Mon 24/117:13 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop19h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/126:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop19h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10C$ 603
Mon 24/119:15 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/125:45 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 605
Tue 25/114:15 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop22h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/125:08 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 627
Thu 27/119:15 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop29h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/125:08 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 619
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 30 October 2025.
Wed 28/16:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 152
Fri 30/16:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10C$ 204
Tue 28/47:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 283
Mon 27/44:40 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops21h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10C$ 346
Tue 27/15:50 p.m.DTW - SAN
3 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 353
Fri 5/125:41 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10C$ 366
Wed 26/119:15 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 371
Mon 1/1210:02 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop29h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/10C$ 374
Fri 28/116:25 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 29/10C$ 377
Sat 25/47:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 381
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego that are best for you.
Fly from
Detroit
Fly to
San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/12
6:05 a.m.-12:47 p.m.
1 stop9h 42m
San Diego
Tue 9/12
8:31 p.m.-10:52 a.m.
1 stop11h 21m
C$ 416
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 16/12
9:15 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
1 stop16h 15m
San Diego
Wed 31/12
10:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
1 stop21h 00m
C$ 546
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/12
5:41 p.m.-8:39 a.m.
2 stops17h 58m
San Diego
Mon 8/12
4:52 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
2 stops20h 53m
C$ 559
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/12
5:41 p.m.-8:39 a.m.
2 stops17h 58m
San Diego
Tue 9/12
12:41 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
2 stops25h 04m
C$ 559
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 19/11
4:51 p.m.-10:23 a.m.
2 stops20h 32m
San Diego
Tue 2/12
4:52 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
2 stops20h 53m
C$ 602
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/3
12:20 p.m.-8:08 p.m.
1 stop10h 48m
San Diego
Fri 20/3
10:25 a.m.-10:57 p.m.
1 stop9h 32m
C$ 616
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/3
8:25 a.m.-10:47 p.m.
1 stop17h 22m
San Diego
Tue 17/3
10:30 p.m.-5:57 a.m.
Nonstop4h 27m
C$ 644
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 16/12
11:05 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
1 stop14h 25m
San Diego
Mon 22/12
7:40 a.m.-5:06 a.m.
1 stop18h 26m
C$ 645
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/11
6:00 a.m.-12:48 p.m.
1 stop9h 48m
C$ 152
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 28/1
6:00 a.m.-2:10 p.m.
1 stop11h 10m
C$ 152
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego
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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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
Booking 69 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$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 237). 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 30 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 60% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 30 October 2025.
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.
Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
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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 2 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 52m 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?
JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in just under 9h 42m. 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, Spirit Airlines (C$ 181), Frontier (C$ 210), and Delta (C$ 417) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 69% 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 (90%), Spirit Airlines (84%) or Delta (78%) 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$ 419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 419. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 376.
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$ 145). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 237). 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 30 October 2025.
Discover the top 4 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
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