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$92+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Fri 9/187:24 pm
SAN
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GRR
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2310:00 am
GRR
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SAN
1 stop26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:28 pm
SAN
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GRR
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2212:00 pm
GRR
-
SAN
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:28 pm
SAN
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GRR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:25 pm
GRR
-
SAN
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:28 pm
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:25 pm
GRR
-
SAN
2 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$245
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:25 am
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Sat 8/158:33 pm
GRR
-
SAN
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:28 pm
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1612:26 pm
GRR
-
SAN
2 stops30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:03 pm
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop27h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:25 pm
GRR
-
SAN
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Tue 9/13:45 pm
SAN
-
GRR
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/512:00 pm
GRR
-
SAN
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:28 pm
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1312:26 pm
GRR
-
SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/165:23 pm
SAN
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ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/227:15 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/266:35 am
SAN
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MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/3010:30 am
MDW
-
SAN
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$292
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/169:19 am
SAN
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ORD
1 stop9h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/187:49 pm
ORD
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SAN
Nonstop4h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$293

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 June 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$467 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Michigan that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 10/16

10:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop8h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/18

1:00 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$297
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Thu 9/3

5:50 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

10:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$301

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Thu 10/8

10:25 am-8:13 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 10/11

9:33 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$304

San DiegoFlint

SAN - FNT

SANFNT

San Diego

Wed 8/26

8:45 am-11:51 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Flint Bishop

Tue 9/1

6:32 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$306

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN - GRR

SANGRR

San Diego

Sat 8/29

11:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 9/12

2:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$306

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Mon 9/14

10:40 pm-4:30 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/18

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$307

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 10/2

6:40 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/4

10:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$316

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN - GRR

SANGRR

San Diego

Sat 8/29

9:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 9/12

1:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$316

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Sun 11/1

7:24 pm-11:37 am

1 stop14h 13m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 11/9

12:03 pm-9:02 am

1 stop22h 59m

$323

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 9/24

6:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

7:20 am-10:00 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$327

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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 $78). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 June 27, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Michigan in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 27, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Michigan?

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 49 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Michigan. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Michigan flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 June 27, 2026.
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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,896 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,779 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,861 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

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

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?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Michigan in just under 4h. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 23m. There are 1725 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 $73. Users have also found prices from $122 and $139 on American Airlines and JetBlue, 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: Virgin Atlantic (95%), KLM (92%), Air France( 90%).

  • 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 $228 on average, our data indicates $942 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 $78). Flying from San Diego to Michigan in July is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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

Discover the top 7 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$376Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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