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$51+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/3110:57 amSAN - DTW
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/86:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$343
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Mon 1/57:25 amORD - SAN
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$353
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Mon 1/512:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop29h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$360
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/261:33 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Mon 1/57:25 amORD - SAN
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$374
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/266:45 amSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Thu 1/87:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$404
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Thu 1/17:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$408
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 02mFrontier
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$418
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:25 amSAN - MDW
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Sun 1/410:50 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop22h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$418
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Sun 1/410:01 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$418
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/37:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$432
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/296:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Fri 1/212:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$433
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:58 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$445

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 28, 2025.
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

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Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 1/27

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

9:05 am-11:48 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/4

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

7:40 am-10:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Tue 1/27

6:25 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:40 pm-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

2:15 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$163

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 1/24

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

2:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$163

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sun 2/1

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 1/30

4:47 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 1/27

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 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 December 28, 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 27, 2025.

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. Sunday mornings 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 December 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 December 28, 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
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,211 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,065 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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?

    United Airlines, Alaska 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $62. 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?

    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 (87%), Delta (87%), Virgin Atlantic( 85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $135 on average, our data indicates $700 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 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.

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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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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