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$78+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
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 March 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/148:58 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Thu 4/237:59 am
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$181
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:55 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/205:38 pm
SAN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/1212:40 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 19m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:25 am
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$184
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/164:15 pm
MDW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Sun 4/197:20 am
SAN
-
MDW
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 5/249:30 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Sat 5/306:25 am
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/278:48 pm
GRR
-
SAN
1 stop6h 11m
Frontier
Fri 5/16:25 am
SAN
-
GRR
1 stop10h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$185
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:46 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 58m
Frontier
Tue 4/212:12 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$186
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:58 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop18h 19m
Frontier
Tue 4/212:12 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/307:50 am
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop12h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/22:12 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:25 am
MDW
-
SAN
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Mon 5/412:25 pm
SAN
-
MDW
2 stops23h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/158:25 am
ORD
-
SAN
2 stops16h 41m
Frontier
Wed 4/222:12 pm
SAN
-
ORD
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:40 pm
ORD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:03 am
SAN
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$190

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 March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$500

Good round-trip deal

$539 or less

Good one-way deal

$408 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Diego that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

6:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop4h 15m

San Diego

Wed 4/29

10:40 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$228

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 40m

San Diego

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$235

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

7:09 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

11:02 am-8:16 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$239

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Tue 5/26

10:40 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$244

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

1:22 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

10:15 pm-8:43 am

1 stop8h 28m

$247

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

2:12 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Tue 4/21

10:30 pm-9:56 am

1 stop9h 26m

$248

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/14

5:21 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

10:10 pm-8:47 am

1 stop8h 37m

$248

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

7:35 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 33m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$257

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

3:05 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

8:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$267

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

6:15 am-8:30 am

Nonstop4h 15m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

10:40 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$268

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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 $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 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 March 28, 2026.

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 March 28, 2026.

The most flights from USMI to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Michigan to San Diego?

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 $228, Southwest can have you in San Diego from Michigan in 4h 15m. Michigan and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1725 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 $78 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: Virgin Atlantic (77%), KLM (73%), Delta( 71%).

  • 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 $812, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $348. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), is priced around $163.

  • 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 $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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Michigan to San Diego

Discover the top 8 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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