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$72+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit (SAN - DTT)

SAN — DTT
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit

Tue 12/156:30 am -
1 stop11h 18m
Tue 1/56:40 pm -
2 stops20h 54m
Deal found 11/4$252
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Sat 1/97:15 am -
1 stop12h 24m
Deal found 11/4$255
Wed 12/3010:33 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Sat 1/97:17 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 11/4$257
Wed 11/256:30 am -
1 stop28h 20m
Tue 12/17:39 pm -
1 stop17h 42m
Deal found 11/4$258
Tue 12/811:14 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Wed 12/97:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/4$260
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
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
2 stops36h 45m
Fri 12/117:55 pm -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 11/4$273
Fri 12/47:05 pm -
2 stops17h 11m
Mon 12/72:31 pm -
1 stop25h 06m
Deal found 11/5$274

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$639

Good round-trip deal

$420 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Detroit (DTT) flights.
From San Diego to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Diego to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 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 (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Detroit (DTT).

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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

$184

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

Sat 12/19

12:04 pm-6:20 am

2 stops15h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 12/18

4:16 pm-10:20 am

2 stops15h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 1/30

11:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/3

4:15 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$282

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 1/12

6:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/19

1:53 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$282

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 3/16

12:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 11/20

12:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

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

Thu 12/24

6:15 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

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

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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
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit (average of $471). Flying from San Diego to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $604). 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?

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 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Detroit flights typically cost between $568 and $899 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $252 on Frontier (Dec 15-Jan 5).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Detroit?

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?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Detroit?

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 7% of weekly flights between San Diego and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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 25 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 day to fly from San Diego to Detroit?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Detroit 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

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?

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from San Diego to All airports, all of which are around 4h 21m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Diego to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Detroit in 4h 30m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Detroit is about 1952 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $152. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $367 and $410, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Detroit for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $101 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $139 and $218, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (80%), KLM (78%), WestJet( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Detroit is generally $1,145, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $257 for that flight.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit (average of $471). Flying from San Diego to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $604). 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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