$119+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 10, 2026.
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 May 10, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 6/124:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/91:19 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 6/79:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Frontier
Sat 6/138:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sat 6/61:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:47 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 35m
Frontier
Mon 6/158:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$256
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/286:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/318:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$257
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Mon 8/108:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 7/84:47 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops28h 53m
Frontier
Tue 7/148:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/219:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sat 5/301:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/289:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sat 6/131:31 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 6/64:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Fri 6/121:31 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/49:53 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 06m
Frontier
Tue 8/251:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8![Frontier logo]()
$267
Best flights from San Diego to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2011:50 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:20 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$487
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:49 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Thu 6/258:40 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$539
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:44 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops13h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/207:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop10h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$548
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:20 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/236:35 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:50 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Tue 9/224:30 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1712:10 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 6/217:05 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/410:30 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 27m
Delta
Tue 9/812:15 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:00 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 30m
Delta
Sun 9/612:15 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2011:05 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 11/303:45 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/9![Southwest logo]()
$557
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/257:13 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Wed 7/18:40 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/131:25 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop6h 52m
Delta
Mon 6/154:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$549
Last-minute flights from San Diego to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Detroit. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Detroit. Data last updated May 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/219:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Fri 5/291:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 5/286:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sun 5/318:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/289:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Sat 6/131:31 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sat 5/309:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Wed 6/31:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sat 6/61:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 6/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:01 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops15h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 6/64:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Fri 6/121:31 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 6/79:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Frontier
Sat 6/138:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:47 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 35m
Frontier
Mon 6/158:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 6/124:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/91:19 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/298:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$263
One-way flights from San Diego to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 10, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/134:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sat 6/64:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 7/138:29 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/264:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 5/299:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7![Frontier logo]()
$132
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Thu 5/219:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$141
Find 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 May 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $250 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $119 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $559 |
Good round-trip deal | $372 or less |
Good one-way deal | $196 or less |
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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 May 10, 2026.
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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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 8/20
11:50 am-11:35 pm
2 stops8h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 8/24
6:20 am-11:15 am
2 stops7h 55m
$487
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 8/19
12:20 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops7h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/23
6:35 am-12:15 pm
2 stops8h 40m
$518
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 6/17
12:10 pm-12:05 am
2 stops8h 55m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 6/21
7:05 am-12:50 pm
2 stops8h 45m
$518
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Mon 6/8
2:49 pm-10:18 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 6/25
8:40 am-10:27 am
Nonstop4h 47m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Sat 9/12
11:50 am-7:15 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/22
4:30 pm-6:23 pm
Nonstop4h 53m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Fri 9/4
10:30 pm-5:57 am
Nonstop4h 27m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/8
12:15 pm-2:08 pm
Nonstop4h 53m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Fri 9/4
2:00 pm-9:30 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 9/6
12:15 pm-2:08 pm
Nonstop4h 53m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 9/17
12:44 pm-5:23 am
2 stops13h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 9/20
7:00 am-2:44 pm
1 stop10h 44m
$548
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 6/25
7:13 pm-5:19 am
1 stop7h 06m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 7/1
8:40 am-10:27 am
Nonstop4h 47m
$549
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Sat 6/13
1:25 pm-11:17 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 6/15
4:35 pm-6:21 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$549
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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 May.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Booking 25 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $342). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 May 10, 2026.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% 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 May 9, 2026.
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. Sunday at noon 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 8% of weekly flights between San Diego and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 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, Delta 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 83% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $177.
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 Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 23m.
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 Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.
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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 May 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest,Delta, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$141 | Average$249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$174 | Average$255 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$539 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$323 | Average$525 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$378 | Average$508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$417 | Average$530 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |