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$77+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Michigan

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Round-trip from

$141
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$77
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$250

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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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 September 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Tue 10/144:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:20 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$141
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/1512:20 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/163:50 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/24$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/156:25 pmSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Fri 10/1711:00 amMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/24$142
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Fri 10/178:10 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/173:50 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/24$143
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sat 10/182:24 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Sat 10/257:05 amORD - SAN
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$144
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Fri 10/2412:20 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/28:59 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/24$145
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/184:50 pmSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:15 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/25$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/145:19 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/163:50 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/24$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Mon 10/206:35 pmSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/214:10 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/24$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/154:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/197:10 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Thu 10/2310:30 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/267:10 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/176:35 amSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Fri 10/173:30 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/24$149

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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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 11/8

5:49 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:20 am-11:45 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 10/17

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

1:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Sat 10/18

4:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/24

8:00 am-10:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 12/9

1:45 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:59 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Wed 10/15

6:25 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/17

11:00 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 10/17

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

8:20 am-11:20 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Sat 10/18

4:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/25

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$145

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:55 am-11:22 am

Nonstop4h 27m

$149

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 10/17

6:35 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/17

3:30 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$149

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 12/8

5:53 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

8:59 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$149

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $250). Flying from San Diego to Michigan 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 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 September 25, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Michigan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 25, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 September 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,162 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from San Diego to Michigan in just under 4h. 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $77. Users have also found prices from $77 and $104 on Southwest and Frontier, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Michigan are San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl, San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Diego - Chicago Midway.

  • 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: KLM (86%), Delta (84%), Aeromexico( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $145. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $118 on average, our data indicates $671 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $250). Flying from San Diego to Michigan 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 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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