$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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/26:52 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Fri 3/69:18 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops54h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/126:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Sun 3/159:18 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/910:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops19h 04m
Frontier
Fri 3/139:00 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/57:15 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop23h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:58 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops10h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/1811:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/228:39 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2010:29 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2711:59 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sat 3/76:25 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops45h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1710:32 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop14h 09m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/215:21 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:23 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/194:16 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:20 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops24h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1710:32 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops12h 52m
Frontier
Wed 2/257:11 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 2/2711:59 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sun 3/86:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop25h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$214
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 37m
JetBlue
Sun 3/88:44 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/1![JetBlue logo]()
$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/25:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops17h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/95:08 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops20h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/310:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop14h 05m
Delta
Fri 3/136:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 4/86:35 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/116:25 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$467
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2111:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 19m
JetBlue
Wed 2/258:44 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/1![JetBlue logo]()
$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/95:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/175:55 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops19h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$402
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:51 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 37m
JetBlue
Sun 3/88:44 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/1![JetBlue logo]()
$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/68:55 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop5h 07m
Delta
Tue 3/1010:25 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop13h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 3/78:55 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop5h 07m
Delta
Wed 3/111:45 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop13h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/248:25 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop12h 55m
Delta
Fri 4/1010:10 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$431
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 4/212:57 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 10m
JetBlue
Mon 4/68:25 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/1![JetBlue logo]()
$486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 4/38:55 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop5h 04m
Delta
Mon 4/136:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$499
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1710:32 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop14h 09m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1710:32 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops12h 52m
Frontier
Wed 2/257:11 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/194:16 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:20 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops24h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2010:29 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/215:21 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Sat 2/2812:23 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/2710:00 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 2/2711:59 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Sun 3/86:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop25h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/26:52 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Fri 3/69:18 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops54h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/57:15 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop23h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:58 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops10h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/910:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops19h 04m
Frontier
Fri 3/139:00 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop9h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/126:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Sun 3/159:18 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/1811:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/228:39 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
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 3, 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 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$60
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:21 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$63
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/248:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/14:22 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$72
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/611:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/258:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/1610:27 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/236:52 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/3011:54 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/194:16 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$94
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 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $201 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $60 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $509 |
Good round-trip deal | $499 or less |
Good one-way deal | $398 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 3, 2026.
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DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 3/4
9:51 am-7:28 pm
1 stop12h 37m
San Diego
Sun 3/8
8:44 pm-9:01 am
1 stop9h 17m
$302
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 2/21
11:05 am-7:24 pm
1 stop11h 19m
San Diego
Wed 2/25
8:44 pm-9:01 am
1 stop9h 17m
$327
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/3
9:51 am-7:28 pm
1 stop12h 37m
San Diego
Sun 3/8
8:44 pm-9:01 am
1 stop9h 17m
$376
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/2
5:22 pm-8:18 am
2 stops17h 56m
San Diego
Mon 3/9
5:08 pm-4:26 pm
2 stops20h 18m
$401
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/9
5:22 pm-10:04 am
1 stop19h 42m
San Diego
Tue 3/17
5:55 pm-3:56 pm
2 stops19h 01m
$402
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/3
10:00 am-9:05 pm
1 stop14h 05m
San Diego
Fri 3/13
6:15 am-1:30 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
$421
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 3/6
8:55 pm-11:02 pm
Nonstop5h 07m
San Diego
Tue 3/10
10:25 pm-3:01 pm
1 stop13h 36m
$421
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 3/7
8:55 pm-11:02 pm
Nonstop5h 07m
San Diego
Wed 3/11
1:45 pm-6:26 am
1 stop13h 41m
$431
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/24
8:25 am-6:20 pm
1 stop12h 55m
San Diego
Fri 4/10
10:10 pm-5:30 am
Nonstop4h 20m
$431
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/8
6:35 am-12:10 pm
2 stops8h 35m
San Diego
Sat 4/11
6:25 am-5:35 pm
2 stops8h 10m
$467
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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Diego
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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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 | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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.
Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego
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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 January 30, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is 79 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $172). 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 3, 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.
The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights
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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 3, 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
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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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 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$98 | Average$213 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$237 | 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$524 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |