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$57+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Diego (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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Thu 1/2211:49 amSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 amORD - SAN
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Thu 1/86:36 amSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$353
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Thu 1/811:47 amSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$354
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:01 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 14mFrontier
Sat 1/103:29 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop21h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$363
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 amORD - SAN
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Sun 1/116:36 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$367
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmORD - SAN
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Wed 1/73:29 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop25h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$384
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:17 pmORD - SAN
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Thu 1/86:36 amSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$403
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:17 pmORD - SAN
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Sun 1/116:36 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$417
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Fri 1/26:45 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$417
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/277:42 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/16:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$427
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Sat 1/36:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/291:24 pmFNT - SAN
1 stop25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:35 pmSAN - FNT
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$435

Find flight deals from Michigan to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Diego that are best for you.

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Michigan

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:20 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Diego

Thu 3/19

8:00 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Diego

Sat 2/21

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Tue 2/17

6:30 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$170

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:45 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$170

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:25 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$171

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:55 am-7:53 pm

1 stop13h 58m

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:25 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$174

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $104). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in December 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 MI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to San Diego as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Michigan?

    For a flight from Michigan to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to San Diego?

    For as low as $167, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Diego from Michigan in 4h 45m. Michigan and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1719 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $89 and American Airlines from $115 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San Diego?

    The most popular route from Michigan to San Diego is Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego or Chicago Midway - San Diego.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Michigan to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Michigan, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (77%), Delta (74%), Air France( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Michigan to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Michigan to San Diego? While on average our users pay $752, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $348. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), is priced around $137.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $104). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in December 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 Michigan to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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