Plan to arrive at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress from potential traffic congestion around SAN.
$58+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAN - DTW)
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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Detroit
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW). 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 November 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $206 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $58 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $519 |
Good round-trip deal | $400 or less |
Good one-way deal | $219 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to DetroitExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:45 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Thu 12/187:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/10![Frontier logo]()
$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:41 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/10![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:45 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Thu 1/84:43 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:47 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops15h 22mFrontier
Thu 1/84:43 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:10 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/912:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:36 amSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/107:15 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:47 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops14h 52mFrontier
Thu 1/84:43 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:06 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Fri 1/912:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/10![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:06 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Tue 1/68:54 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/10![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:02 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:40 amDTW - SAN
1 stop29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:34 amSAN - DTW
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:40 amDTW - SAN
1 stop29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:10 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/307:22 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$216
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.
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SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Tue 1/6
6:15 am-4:19 pm
1 stop31h 04m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
5:15 pm-5:20 pm
1 stop27h 05m
$306
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 1/8
11:49 am-4:19 pm
1 stop25h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
5:15 pm-10:07 am
1 stop19h 52m
$306
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Tue 1/6
9:41 am-5:20 am
1 stop16h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 1/17
5:15 pm-5:20 pm
1 stop27h 05m
$306
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Fri 1/9
11:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop16h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
12:20 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop13h 25m
$307
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 1/7
11:49 am-4:19 pm
1 stop25h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
5:15 pm-10:07 am
1 stop19h 52m
$381
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 1/7
6:15 am-1:46 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
12:20 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop13h 25m
$403
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 1/8
11:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop16h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
4:59 pm-7:03 pm
Nonstop5h 04m
$403
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Fri 1/9
1:45 pm-6:30 am
1 stop13h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/14
8:25 am-10:33 am
Nonstop5h 08m
$403
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Fri 1/9
11:00 am-6:30 am
1 stop16h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/15
8:25 pm-10:33 pm
Nonstop5h 08m
$403
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Sat 1/10
6:15 am-1:46 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 1/20
12:20 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop13h 25m
$403
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Detroit in November.
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Detroit
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.
Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $115). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 SAN to DTW?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
When flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from San Diego to Detroit delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between San Diego and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Detroit flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Detroit flights?
Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 57m.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 55m.
The best insider tips for San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$141 | Average$262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$514 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$535 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$423 | Average$556 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |