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$82+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or August, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$82
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$559

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 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. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit
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 March 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/36:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop20h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/1210:07 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$218
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/277:18 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:59 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 4/112:37 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Sat 4/52:10 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/21$318
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:01 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 12mSun Country Air
Mon 6/2311:15 amDTW - SAN
1 stop26h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/20$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 6/117:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 6/144:55 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$444
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 8/118:29 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 48mJetBlue
Tue 8/261:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 3/20$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 7/266:15 amSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Sun 7/278:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/19$459
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:27 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop8h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/287:10 amDTW - SAN
1 stop10h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/20$478

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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 March 21, 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 Diego

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-5:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

10:07 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 27m

$218

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sun 4/27

7:18 pm-4:39 am

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

7:59 pm-7:13 am

1 stop14h 14m

$258

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 4/1

12:37 pm-4:33 am

1 stop12h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/5

2:10 pm-12:17 am

1 stop13h 07m

$318

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 6/19

6:01 pm-10:13 am

1 stop13h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

11:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop26h 46m

$325

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 6/11

7:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

4:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$444

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 4/18

7:10 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/25

4:14 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

$459

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/24

11:00 am-8:22 pm

2 stops12h 22m

$515

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 4/18

6:15 am-4:04 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/21

5:10 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$523

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 4/30

9:08 pm-11:58 am

1 stop11h 50m

$82

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 5/28

6:05 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 04m

$130

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

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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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?

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 March 14, 2025.

Booking 37 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 March 21, 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 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 March 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 7 daily flights to Detroit from 6 different airlines. 4h 16m is how long a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Currently priced at $218, 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 Sun Country Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $318 and $325, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 57% 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 ($82), Sun Country Air ($130), and JetBlue ($146).

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

    Consider Air France (92%), Virgin Atlantic (92%) or KLM (87%) 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 $1,166 for a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $162.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$421Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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