$56+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Michigan
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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to MichiganExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/410:57 amSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:59 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$154
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:53 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop3h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/168:55 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Sat 12/137:30 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12![Southwest logo]()
$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/43:47 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:06 pmORD - SAN
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$156
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/38:00 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/63:05 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/91:55 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12![Southwest logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/43:47 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop17h 55mFrontier
Mon 12/153:23 pmORD - SAN
2 stops33h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/43:47 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop17h 55mFrontier
Tue 12/164:22 pmORD - SAN
2 stops32h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/10![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:34 amSAN - MDW
2 stops29h 25mFrontier
Mon 12/812:18 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/11![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/56:45 amSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:55 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$163
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/66:34 amSAN - MDW
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Mon 12/86:15 amMDW - SAN
2 stops19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/12![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:53 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop3h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/168:55 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$164
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Michigan
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $154 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $56 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $489 |
Good round-trip deal | $400 or less |
Good one-way deal | $219 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Michigan 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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Michigan that are best for you.
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Fly to
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Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Tue 3/3
5:42 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
3:07 pm-5:52 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$157
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Thu 12/11
5:53 pm-11:50 pm
Nonstop3h 57m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/13
3:05 pm-5:33 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
$165
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Thu 12/25
8:05 am-2:37 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/4
8:39 am-11:27 am
Nonstop4h 48m
$165
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Thu 12/25
1:30 pm-8:02 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/5
8:58 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$165
San DiegoChicago
SAN - MDW
SANMDW
San Diego
Mon 12/8
5:00 pm-10:55 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
Chicago Midway
Wed 12/10
8:35 pm-11:00 pm
Nonstop4h 25m
$167
San DiegoChicago
SAN - MDW
SANMDW
San Diego
Sat 12/6
11:20 am-8:10 pm
1 stop6h 50m
Chicago Midway
Tue 12/9
8:20 am-10:50 am
Nonstop4h 30m
$167
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Mon 3/2
5:42 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/7
8:20 am-11:09 am
Nonstop4h 49m
$167
San DiegoChicago
SAN - MDW
SANMDW
San Diego
Thu 2/12
5:35 pm-12:45 am
1 stop5h 10m
Chicago Midway
Sun 2/15
8:35 pm-11:05 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
$175
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Thu 12/25
1:30 pm-8:02 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/3
8:58 pm-11:44 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
$175
San DiegoChicago
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Fri 1/16
2:11 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/19
7:57 pm-10:33 pm
Nonstop4h 36m
$177
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Michigan
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Michigan
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Michigan?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $115). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 MI?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Michigan at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Michigan?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Michigan. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Michigan flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan. 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 November 13, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Michigan?
Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Michigan have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Michigan
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Michigan. 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 November 13, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$141 | Average$303 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$490 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$496 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$493 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$363 | Average$541 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |