Michigan

$60+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Michigan

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SAN — DTW
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Michigan

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Michigan
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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 4/138:54 pm
SAN
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ORD
1 stop7h 53m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:43 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$161
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 3/139:00 am
SAN
-
DTW
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Wed 3/1811:54 am
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 4/138:54 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop7h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/149:45 am
ORD
-
SAN
2 stops15h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/102:08 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Tue 3/178:55 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop18h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$163
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/95:42 pm
SAN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/188:20 am
ORD
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 42m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/9$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:20 am
SAN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 3/178:06 pm
ORD
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/116:25 am
SAN
-
DTW
2 stops22h 42m
Frontier
Wed 3/1811:54 am
DTW
-
SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 5/1412:36 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop19h 14m
Frontier
Sat 5/168:43 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2210:30 pm
SAN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
ORD
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/134:45 pm
SAN
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Wed 3/185:45 am
MDW
-
SAN
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:15 am
SAN
-
ORD
2 stops13h 24m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:43 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/38:00 am
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop8h 08m
Frontier
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$169

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$332 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From San Diego to Michigan
One-way flight from San Diego to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Michigan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Michigan.

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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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Michigan that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 5/12

7:03 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

9:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 4/21

2:05 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Wed 4/22

10:40 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

8:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/11

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

4:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$177

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:30 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$177

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Tue 3/10

3:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

5:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$177

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 5/11

12:53 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$187

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

3:43 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$187

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/22

10:30 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$197

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Mon 3/30

10:40 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/10

8:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$197

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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 $113). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 February 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Michigan in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 February 7, 2026.

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 11, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Michigan?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Michigan. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Michigan in just under 3h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1725 mi between San Diego and Michigan. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $60. Users have also found prices from $72 and $114 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Michigan?

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

    Before booking your flight to Michigan from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (83%), Delta (81%), Air France( 81%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $121 on average, our data indicates $605 when flying from San Diego to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Michigan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $113). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in January is currently the most expensive (average of $211). 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 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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