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$84+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAN - DTW)

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The best prices from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in February or April, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 October 24, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$84
(Cheapflightsfares)
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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 October 24, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 11/510:58 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/135:35 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$174
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/89:44 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Mon 11/1111:53 amDTW - SAN
1 stop26h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 11/210:13 amSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/67:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$179
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/88:38 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 19mJetBlue
Wed 11/139:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 43mJetBlue
Deal found 10/23$333

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Tue 11/5

1 stop6h 25m

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Wed 11/13

1 stop9h 45m

$174

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SAN - DTW

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San Diego

Fri 11/8

1 stop12h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/11

1 stop26h 22m

$178

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San Diego

Fri 12/6

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/9

1 stop18h 30m

$183

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San Diego

Fri 11/8

1 stop9h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/13

1 stop12h 43m

$333

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Deals found on 10/23

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Booking.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyNo Information

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 October 18, 2024.

Booking 72 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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 October 24, 2024.

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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 October 20, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit. 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 October 24, 2024.

The most flights from SAN to DTW are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 October 24, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from San Diego to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

8.0
Very good
8,875 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

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8.0

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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3,544 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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Good
9,275 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,410 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 4h 22m is how long a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $174, but on average you can expect to pay $217.

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

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $478.

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

    There are currently 6+ open flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday.

  • How many flights depart from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 2 flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport a day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and JetBlue fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 6h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 13m. San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1963 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $174, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $178 and $333, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($84), Frontier ($92), and Alaska Airlines ($127).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (90%), China Airlines (86%) or Korean Air (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $921 for a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $120.

  • What does SAN to DTW mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Detroit with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Detroit flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/23.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $254). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $302). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Detroit. 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 2,462,889 searches. Data last updated October 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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