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$90+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Michigan

SAN — DTW
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Michigan

Thu 12/36:30 am -
1 stop9h 17m
Sat 12/57:32 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Deal found 11/2$242
Tue 12/811:14 am -
1 stop10h 56m
Wed 12/97:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/2$245
Fri 12/117:06 pm -
2 stops36h 44m
Thu 1/74:38 pm -
1 stop27h 01m
Deal found 11/1$246
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Wed 1/67:15 am -
1 stop19h 43m
Deal found 11/1$248
Mon 11/168:20 pm -
2 stops19h 22m
Tue 12/87:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/2$249
Wed 11/186:25 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 12/512:06 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Deal found 11/2$252
Mon 11/168:20 pm -
2 stops19h 22m
Sat 12/512:06 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Deal found 11/2$253
Fri 12/49:05 am -
2 stops25h 31m
Sun 12/67:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Deal found 11/3$255
Sun 11/225:29 pm -
1 stop17h 21m
Sat 12/512:06 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Deal found 11/2$256
Wed 12/3010:33 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Sat 1/97:17 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 11/4$257
Sun 11/225:29 pm -
1 stop17h 21m
Wed 12/97:34 pm -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 11/2$258
Tue 11/246:30 am -
1 stop15h 39m
Thu 12/37:39 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Deal found 10/31$259

Find flight deals from San Diego to Michigan

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Priceline)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$609

Good round-trip deal

$421 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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From San Diego to Michigan
One-way flight from San Diego to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($71 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 Michigan.
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San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 12/30

6:36 am-12:58 am

1 stop15h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$148

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Thu 12/31

10:30 pm-9:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Thu 1/28

10:30 pm-11:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Mon 11/23

11:13 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Thu 1/28

7:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Fri 12/4

11:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

San DiegoDetroit

SAN San Diego - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 11/21

5:29 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN San Diego - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SANGRR

San Diego

Mon 12/28

2:45 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop27h 53m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

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 DiegoFlint

SAN San Diego - FNT Flint Bishop

SANFNT

San Diego

Sat 12/19

3:04 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Flint Bishop

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $452). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Michigan in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Diego to Michigan flights typically cost between $385 and $744 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $245 on Frontier (Dec 8-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Michigan?

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Michigan may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Michigan?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Michigan 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 Michigan

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 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, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from San Diego to Michigan in just under 8h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 08m. There are 1851 mi between San Diego and Michigan. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $139 and $153 on JetBlue and American 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 (80%), KLM (78%), WestJet( 78%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $150. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $235 on average, our data indicates $1,064 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $452). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $561). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Michigan

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$410Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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