$60+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (DTW - SAN)
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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 16, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 16, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 4/74:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Sat 4/119:28 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Thu 5/712:36 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop19h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/1111:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:13 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops33h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/1011:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:13 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops33h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 3/711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Wed 3/113:16 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sun 4/1211:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 08m
Frontier
Fri 4/176:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/136:15 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops19h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/163:20 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/288:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Fri 5/86:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/2310:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Tue 5/511:42 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/38:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Tue 3/108:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/2411:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Tue 4/76:25 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops22h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/48:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Wed 4/112:00 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops16h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$189
Best flights from Detroit to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sun 3/17:15 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/69:00 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$335
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/297:09 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/52:31 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops12h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$361
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 37m
JetBlue
Wed 3/119:07 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/15![JetBlue logo]()
$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:31 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 49m
Delta
Tue 5/51:40 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop13h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/12![Delta logo]()
$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 3/246:00 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/79:35 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/15![Southwest logo]()
$447
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sat 3/75:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops16h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/126:15 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop31h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 55m
Delta
Fri 5/810:15 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/12![Delta logo]()
$426
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sun 3/155:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop31h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/217:35 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop17h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 4/76:35 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/116:25 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12![Southwest logo]()
$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:54 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 54m
Delta
Mon 5/43:35 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/12![Delta logo]()
$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/157:09 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop10h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/309:10 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops17h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$446
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated February 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated February 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/38:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Tue 3/108:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/48:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Wed 4/112:00 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops16h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/610:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop25h 06m
Frontier
Thu 3/129:18 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 3/711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Wed 3/113:16 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 3/72:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops35h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/113:16 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop6h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/1011:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:13 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops33h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/1111:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/1610:13 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops33h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/1711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Mon 3/239:58 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops10h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/2411:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Tue 4/76:25 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops22h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/2411:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:08 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$190
One-way flights from Detroit to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$60
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 3/48:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 3/2411:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/1711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/1110:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop24h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 5/1711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/1711:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/611:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$85
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 5/1410:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/1510:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop24h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Mon 3/911:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12![Frontier logo]()
$92
Find flight deals from Detroit to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $176 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $60 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $519 |
Good round-trip deal | $499 or less |
Good one-way deal | $394 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Diego 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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego that are best for you.
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Detroit
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 3/1
7:15 pm-1:05 pm
1 stop20h 50m
San Diego
Fri 3/6
9:00 am-9:32 pm
1 stop9h 32m
$335
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/29
7:09 am-3:53 pm
1 stop11h 44m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
2:31 pm-5:44 am
2 stops12h 13m
$361
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/9
9:51 am-7:28 pm
1 stop12h 37m
San Diego
Wed 3/11
9:07 pm-8:54 am
1 stop8h 47m
$381
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 3/7
5:22 pm-7:18 am
2 stops16h 56m
San Diego
Thu 3/12
6:15 am-4:26 pm
1 stop31h 11m
$384
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 3/15
5:22 pm-9:49 pm
1 stop31h 27m
San Diego
Sat 3/21
7:35 pm-3:56 pm
1 stop17h 21m
$418
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 4/28
12:31 pm-2:20 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
San Diego
Tue 5/5
1:40 pm-6:30 am
1 stop13h 50m
$421
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 4/28
7:00 am-11:55 pm
1 stop19h 55m
San Diego
Fri 5/8
10:15 pm-5:40 am
Nonstop4h 25m
$426
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/30
8:54 am-10:48 am
Nonstop4h 54m
San Diego
Mon 5/4
3:35 pm-6:30 am
1 stop11h 55m
$431
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 5/15
7:09 am-2:15 pm
1 stop10h 06m
San Diego
Sat 5/30
9:10 am-5:49 am
2 stops17h 39m
$446
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/24
6:00 am-12:00 pm
2 stops9h 00m
San Diego
Tue 4/7
9:35 am-8:15 pm
2 stops7h 40m
$447
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of $104). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $175). 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 DTW to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $138.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 21m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 32m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 16, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$98 | Average$214 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$245 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$218 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$525 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |