Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego (DTT - SAN) from $85

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTT — SAN
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 (DTT) 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$139
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 44% potential price drop
From Detroit (DTT) to San Diego
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Detroit to San Diego. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?

Users have found that booking a flight from Detroit to San Diego at least 18 days early can save you up to 49% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Detroit to San Diego for as little as $243 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $714 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

January can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Detroit with a flight ticket averaging about $481. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $123. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to San Diego (DTT - SAN)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Diego at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Detroit and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights heading from Detroit to San Diego. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 4/174:44 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/2210:25 pmSAN - DTW
3 stops21h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$204
Tue 4/910:21 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/166:26 pmSAN - DTW
3 stops19h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$207
Tue 4/910:21 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops15h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/166:26 pmSAN - DTW
3 stops19h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$216
Wed 4/178:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/2110:25 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops38h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$217
Mon 4/18:23 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops18h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/811:06 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$227
Wed 4/310:11 amDTW - SAN
3 stops28h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/96:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$233
Wed 4/108:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop15h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/1611:37 amSAN - DTW
3 stops32h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$237
Mon 4/19:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/411:06 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$243
Thu 4/119:32 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/1510:25 pmSAN - DTW
3 stops17h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$244

Cheap Frontier flights from Detroit to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Detroit and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Frontier flights departing from Detroit and landing in San Diego. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 5/410:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 5/64:08 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$173
Wed 4/310:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/95:51 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$177
Sat 3/309:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Mon 4/85:52 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop24h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$178
Tue 4/95:15 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops17h 19mFrontier
Tue 4/162:57 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$179
Thu 4/1112:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop22h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/159:23 amSAN - DTW
1 stop21h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$180
Thu 4/1112:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop22h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/159:23 amSAN - DTW
1 stop21h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$181
Thu 4/1112:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop22h 13mFrontier
Mon 4/159:23 amSAN - DTW
1 stop21h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$182
Fri 5/1011:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Mon 5/134:08 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$183
Thu 4/41:17 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop22h 00mFrontier
Tue 4/93:35 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$188

Cheap Detroit to San Diego flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to San Diego specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 4/1611:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Tue 4/237:09 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$117
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Tue 4/169:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$118
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 4/176:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$127
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 4/179:24 amSAN - DTW
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$129
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Thu 4/1812:21 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$132
Wed 4/1710:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/246:26 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$133
Wed 4/1010:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Tue 4/169:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$137
Mon 4/810:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Thu 4/1110:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$138
Fri 4/1211:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Tue 4/162:57 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$140

Detroit to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to San Diego in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 4/1611:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Tue 4/237:09 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$117
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Tue 4/169:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$118
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 4/176:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$127
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 4/179:24 amSAN - DTW
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$129
Sat 4/1310:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Thu 4/1812:21 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$132
Wed 4/1710:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/246:26 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$133
Wed 4/1010:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Tue 4/169:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$137
Mon 4/810:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Thu 4/1110:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$138
Fri 4/1211:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Tue 4/162:57 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$140

Non-stop flights to San Diego from Detroit

Discover non-stop flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from Detroit to San Diego in the near future. Users seeking other options on flights from Detroit to San Diego should update the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 8/17:55 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 40mDelta
Wed 8/73:01 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/18$437
Thu 4/188:35 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Tue 4/2310:05 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/18$439
Mon 6/38:55 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mDelta
Sat 6/153:01 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/17$469
Wed 7/317:55 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 40mDelta
Sat 8/1010:15 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/18$477
Mon 6/38:55 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mDelta
Thu 6/133:01 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/17$479
Fri 4/128:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Wed 4/1710:05 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/18$487
Sat 4/138:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Thu 7/183:01 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/18$489
Tue 8/64:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 41mDelta
Sat 8/103:01 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/18$497
Wed 4/174:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 51mDelta
Mon 4/223:35 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/18$499

Detroit to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Detroit to San Diego. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 3/2710:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Wed 4/35:53 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$198
Wed 3/2710:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/210:28 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$230
Wed 3/2710:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/25:56 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$238
Tue 3/2612:43 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops22h 46mFrontier
Wed 4/35:53 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$239
Wed 3/2712:05 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/35:53 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$247
Fri 3/2910:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Wed 4/35:53 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$248
Wed 3/2710:05 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/29:59 amSAN - DTW
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$250
Tue 3/2612:43 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/25:30 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$261
Tue 3/2610:21 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/35:53 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$269

One-way flights to San Diego from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Detroit to San Diego. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to San Diego flights by using the search form above.
Sat 4/69:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$85
Fri 5/1011:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$86
Sun 4/1412:26 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop27h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$89
Sat 3/309:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$90
Wed 5/156:39 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$91
Thu 5/212:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$96
Tue 4/912:43 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops22h 41mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$100
Thu 4/1112:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop22h 13mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$103
Tue 4/1611:00 amDTW - SAN
2 stops15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$104

Find flights from Detroit to San Diego within your budget

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$170 - $207

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/16

2 stops10h 59m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop16h 03m

$170

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/16

2 stops10h 59m

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop16h 03m

$171

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/4

1 stop12h 30m

San Diego

Mon 5/6

2 stops14h 14m

$173

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/23

2 stops10h 59m

San Diego

Fri 5/3

1 stop14h 25m

$174

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/17

1 stop6h 37m

San Diego

Mon 4/22

2 stops31h 53m

$175

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/3

1 stop9h 48m

San Diego

Tue 4/9

1 stop13h 09m

$177

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/30

1 stop7h 17m

San Diego

Mon 4/8

1 stop24h 11m

$178

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/17

1 stop6h 37m

San Diego

Mon 4/22

3 stops21h 48m

$204

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/9

1 stop16h 34m

San Diego

Tue 4/16

3 stops19h 17m

$207

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Deals found on 3/17

When is the best time to book a flight from Detroit 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 January 28, 2024.
Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit 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 March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to San Diego is currently $94 while a round-trip flight costs $181. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Detroit to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$327

May

$328

June

$377

July

$368

August

$313

September

$299

October

$288

November

$334

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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 March 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Diego, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

6.5
Okay
8,875 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

6.4
Okay
4,333 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

    To fly from Detroit to San Diego, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Detroit All airports take 4h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 8 outbound flights from All airports to San Diego offered by 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $170, but on average you can expect to pay $181.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to San Diego for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit to San Diego under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to San Diego is less than $525.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to San Diego for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $173, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to San Diego and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit to San Diego for 64% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Diego?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to San Diego consider choosing WestJet (100%), Virgin Atlantic (94%) or KLM (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Diego is $308. On average you can expect to pay $699. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), can usually be booked for $130.

  • What does DTW to SAN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DTW to SAN flight.

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American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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