$119+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit (SAN - DTT)
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 — DTT
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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 11, 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 11, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 7/106:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Sat 7/258:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![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 Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/194:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/98:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![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
Fri 5/291:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 7/224:47 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops11h 34m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$262
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 5/10. 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.
Sat 7/116:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Sun 7/198:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![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 5/10. 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.
Tue 7/289:53 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops11h 41m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![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 11, 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 11, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Expedia 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 6/98:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1410:55 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Fri 7/171:25 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7![Southwest logo]()
$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/222:40 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Fri 8/78:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2610:15 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Sun 8/98:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![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.
Sun 6/711:34 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Sat 6/138:40 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Thu 8/68:35 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/10![Delta logo]()
$539
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.
Thu 7/232:40 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Mon 7/2712:50 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$549
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.
Mon 6/81:25 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Thu 6/258:25 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/6![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Mon 6/154:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/8![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.
Wed 8/52:45 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Wed 8/196:20 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/9![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Sun 8/28:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop6h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$559
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/611:50 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Fri 6/128:25 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/7![Delta logo]()
$559
Last-minute flights from San Diego to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Detroit. Data last updated May 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Detroit. Data last updated May 11, 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 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 Expedia 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 Expedia 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 6/138:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$264
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 5/9. 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.
Fri 6/124:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/98:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/194:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Thu 7/98:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$258
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 11, 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 11, 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 5/10. 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 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 5/10![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 Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/810:04 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11![Frontier logo]()
$128
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 5/10. 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.
Thu 6/114:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10![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
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 (DTT). 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 11, 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 | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $499 |
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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Detroit that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Tue 6/2
6:25 am-12:35 pm
1 stop27h 10m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 6/9
8:00 am-11:53 pm
1 stop18h 53m
$250
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Tue 7/14
10:55 am-10:10 pm
2 stops8h 15m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/17
1:25 pm-6:20 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$518
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 7/22
2:40 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/7
8:35 pm-10:16 pm
Nonstop4h 41m
$539
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Sun 7/26
10:15 pm-5:43 am
Nonstop4h 28m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/9
8:35 pm-10:16 pm
Nonstop4h 41m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Sun 6/7
11:34 am-7:07 pm
Nonstop4h 33m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 6/13
8:40 am-10:24 am
Nonstop4h 44m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Mon 7/27
6:15 am-1:48 pm
Nonstop4h 33m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/6
8:35 am-10:20 am
Nonstop4h 45m
$539
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Thu 7/23
2:40 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 7/27
12:50 pm-7:17 pm
1 stop9h 27m
$549
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Mon 6/8
1:25 pm-12:11 am
1 stop7h 46m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 6/25
8:25 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$549
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 6/10
6:15 am-1:47 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 6/15
4:35 pm-6:21 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$549
San DiegoDetroit
SAN - DTW
SANDTW
San Diego
Wed 8/5
2:45 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/19
6:20 am-12:33 pm
1 stop9h 13m
$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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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit 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 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Detroit?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Detroit, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Detroit?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit (average of $85). Flying from San Diego to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 DTT?
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 11, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Detroit in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Detroit?
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 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.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit
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 May 11, 2026.
The most flights from SAN to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Detroit on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Detroit, 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?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Detroit, 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?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Detroit, 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.
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.
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 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andJetBlue from San Diego to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |