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$72+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAN - DTW)

SAN — DTW
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in January or April, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Detroit

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit

Sat 12/127:06 pm -
2 stops17h 10m
Tue 12/157:34 pm -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 11/6$260
Wed 12/911:14 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Sat 12/1212:06 pm -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 11/9$261
Sat 12/56:30 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Sat 12/127:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/7$262
Mon 12/76:30 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Tue 12/812:06 pm -
1 stop25h 13m
Deal found 11/6$264
Wed 12/211:16 am -
1 stop10h 53m
Wed 12/97:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/7$265
Sat 12/127:30 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 12/156:16 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 11/6$267
Tue 12/811:14 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Wed 12/97:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/6$270
Fri 12/1111:14 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Mon 12/148:01 pm -
2 stops15h 01m
Deal found 11/6$273
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
2 stops17h 11m
Mon 12/72:31 pm -
1 stop25h 06m
Deal found 11/5$274
Thu 12/108:57 am -
2 stops25h 39m
Wed 12/1612:06 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Deal found 11/9$279

Find flight deals from San Diego to Detroit

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$420 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 12/8

9:29 pm-10:26 am

1 stop9h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 12/31

7:43 pm-9:28 am

2 stops10h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 12/24

11:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 1/13

11:00 am-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/19

5:59 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$267

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Sun 11/15

10:40 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$391

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 12/8

8:00 am-10:14 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/9

8:41 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$397

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 12/8

1:24 pm-11:11 am

3 stops18h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$406

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 12/30

6:15 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 12/31

10:30 pm-5:51 am

Nonstop4h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 12/19

3:41 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Detroit

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.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $424). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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?

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 20% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $385 and $799 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $255 on Frontier (Jan 30-Feb 4).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4 daily flights to Detroit from 4 different airlines. 4h 21m is how long a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 4h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 01m. San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1952 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 $152, Frontier will fly you from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $367 and $410, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% 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 Frontier ($101), JetBlue ($139), and Southwest ($218).

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (80%), KLM (78%) or WestJet (78%) 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 $1,145 for a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $257.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $424). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$410Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$499Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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