$81+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego (DTT - SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SAN
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Round-trip
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 November 5, 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 November 5, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/207:15 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Fri 1/89:17 pm -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/187:51 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 1/89:17 pm -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/187:00 am -
1 stop19h 57m
Sat 11/215:29 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$320
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/108:01 pm -
2 stops25h 15m
Sun 12/137:51 pm -
2 stops21h 57m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$321
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/226:53 pm -
2 stops21h 57m
Tue 12/292:45 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/197:51 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Thu 1/76:36 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/207:15 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Thu 1/76:36 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$326
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/238:16 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Tue 12/16:30 am -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$327
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/256:41 am -
1 stop28h 14m
Tue 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$328
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/237:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$329
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/268:31 pm -
1 stop23h 03m
Mon 11/306:30 am -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/157:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Sat 1/26:36 am -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$332
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 November 5, 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 November 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2012:30 pm -
2 stops10h 47m
Tue 12/292:23 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 1/258:35 am -
2 stops9h 00m
Thu 1/2812:05 pm -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Southwest logo]()
$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:30 pm -
Nonstop4h 53m
Tue 12/83:52 pm -
1 stop11h 38m
Deal found 10/31![Delta logo]()
$481
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 12/223:45 pm -
2 stops8h 40m
Wed 12/302:55 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/1![Southwest logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/216:09 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Wed 12/307:43 pm -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/54:30 pm -
Nonstop4h 53m
Wed 12/93:52 pm -
1 stop11h 38m
Deal found 10/31![Delta logo]()
$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/156:19 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Sat 2/206:45 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/303:45 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Tue 1/510:55 am -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 10/31![Southwest logo]()
$533
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/238:53 pm -
Nonstop5h 00m
Wed 12/3010:30 pm -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 11/3![Delta logo]()
$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/218:53 pm -
Nonstop5h 00m
Thu 12/3110:30 pm -
Nonstop4h 21m
Deal found 11/1![Delta logo]()
$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/238:53 pm -
Nonstop5h 00m
Sat 12/263:41 pm -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 11/2![Delta logo]()
$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/204:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 54m
Tue 12/296:15 am -
Nonstop4h 27m
Deal found 10/31![Delta logo]()
$579
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/187:00 am -
1 stop19h 57m
Sat 11/215:29 pm -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$320
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/238:16 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Tue 12/16:30 am -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$327
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/256:41 am -
1 stop28h 14m
Tue 12/112:32 pm -
1 stop14h 12m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$328
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/268:31 pm -
1 stop23h 03m
Mon 11/306:30 am -
1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/108:01 pm -
2 stops25h 15m
Sun 12/137:51 pm -
2 stops21h 57m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/157:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Sat 1/26:36 am -
1 stop15h 22m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/187:51 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 1/89:17 pm -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/197:51 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Thu 1/76:36 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/207:15 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Fri 1/89:17 pm -
2 stops15h 28m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/207:15 am -
1 stop8h 09m
Thu 1/76:36 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$326
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/226:53 pm -
2 stops21h 57m
Tue 12/292:45 pm -
2 stops20h 03m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$322
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/237:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
1 stop12h 03m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$329
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 November 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/57:34 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/12:31 pm -
2 stops24h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$84
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 1/67:15 am -
1 stop19h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/3![Frontier logo]()
$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/74:11 pm -
2 stops42h 51m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/1![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 1/119:56 pm -
2 stops29h 02m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 1/89:56 pm -
2 stops41h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 1/1410:41 am -
2 stops30h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/47:39 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$111
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/237:15 am -
1 stop19h 42m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/147:37 pm -
1 stop16h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/2![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/1112:06 pm -
1 stop14h 52m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/4![Frontier logo]()
$121
Find flight deals from Detroit to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 November 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $318 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $81 (Super.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $639 |
Good round-trip deal | $559 or less |
Good one-way deal | $409 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Diego that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/28
8:20 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops30h 38m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$137
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/28
8:20 pm-10:42 am
1 stop17h 22m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/17
6:00 am-10:11 am
1 stop7h 11m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$177
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 1/11
8:30 am-4:09 pm
2 stops10h 39m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$184
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/8
4:46 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop9h 10m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$300
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 11/30
3:45 pm-9:25 pm
2 stops8h 40m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$335
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/21
7:01 am-6:01 pm
2 stops14h 00m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$337
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 11/14
5:45 pm-8:02 am
2 stops17h 17m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$353
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 11/20
6:49 pm-9:35 am
2 stops17h 46m
San Diego
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$388
DetroitSan Diego
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAN San Diego
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 12/20
12:30 pm-8:17 pm
2 stops10h 47m
San Diego
Tue 12/29
2:23 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 36m
$432
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-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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DTT-SAN
DTW-SAN
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Diego (average of $378). Flying from Detroit to San Diego in October is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 DTT 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 November 5, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San Diego as you normally would.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to San Diego flights typically cost between $373 and $789 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $318 on Frontier (Dec 20-Jan 8).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Diego?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit 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 58% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit 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 $143.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?
Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 November 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Diego, such as Southwest,Delta, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$146 | Average$286 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$528 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$808 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$499 | Average$625 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |