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$67+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/105:15 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Fri 12/128:25 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$162
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:24 pmORD - SAN
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:00 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$162
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.
Sat 12/67:30 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/96:20 amSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$163
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 12/57:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop14h 15mFrontier
Thu 12/116:34 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/107:20 amORD - SAN
2 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:34 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$164
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.
Sat 12/137:30 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/307:00 amSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$165
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:53 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/183:03 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$165
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.
Wed 11/265:15 pmORD - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Thu 12/42:50 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$166
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 12/58:35 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/128:25 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$167
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 12/188:58 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/308:05 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:10 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/41:22 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/86:15 amMDW - SAN
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Fri 12/123:05 pmSAN - MDW
2 stops42h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$170

Cheap 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 November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(Southwest)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$519 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
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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 November 6, 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

Tue 1/27

2:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$163

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/20

3:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

$165

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

4:55 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 00m

$166

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

8:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Diego

Mon 12/15

8:05 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 00m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/8

11:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Wed 2/11

7:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$172

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

3:05 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

San Diego

Wed 1/14

9:37 am-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$177

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:00 am-11:43 am

Nonstop4h 43m

San Diego

Fri 2/13

8:05 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

$177

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

2:21 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$183

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

8:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$187

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

7:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

7:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

$187

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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 $171). 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 November 6, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Michigan to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $177, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Michigan in 4h 28m. 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 $67 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $78 and Alaska Airlines from $79 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 (95%), Spirit Airlines (88%), Delta( 78%).

  • 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 $661, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $216. 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 $171). 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 6 airlines flying from Michigan to San Diego

Discover the top 6 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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