San Diego

$60+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (DTW - SAN)

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DTW — SAN
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego
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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$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$189

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
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Diego flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego.

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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

Fly to

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego, all of which are around 4h 43m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and JetBlue fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in about 11h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 53m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is about 1952 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and JetBlue, starting at $133 and $151 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Frontier flights start at $89 while deals on Southwest start at $159 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego consider choosing Delta (62%), KLM (57%) or Virgin Atlantic (49%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is generally $895, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $348. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Diego 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 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Diego. 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$133Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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