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$76+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$164
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$76
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:58 pmGRR - SAN
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Sat 9/207:15 amSAN - GRR
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$138
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/71:32 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$164
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/251:39 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/296:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 8/11:39 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mFrontier
Mon 8/44:44 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$166
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/22:44 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Wed 8/68:00 amSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/48:30 amDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/117:00 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:20 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sat 8/237:30 amSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/207:35 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/222:11 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$184
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 9/149:36 amDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/206:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$184
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:00 pmORD - SAN
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/155:49 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Sun 9/72:31 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop28h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/2111:50 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/252:57 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$197

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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Grand RapidsSan Diego

GRR - SAN

GRRSAN

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 9/13

5:58 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

7:15 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$138

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

9:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San Diego

Tue 10/7

1:32 pm-4:46 am

1 stop13h 14m

$164

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

9:56 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop22h 23m

San Diego

Tue 7/29

3:57 pm-6:03 am

1 stop12h 06m

$165

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

1:39 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Mon 8/4

4:44 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$166

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/2

2:44 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Diego

Wed 8/6

8:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$168

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

8:30 am-4:58 pm

1 stop11h 28m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

6:15 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$183

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

1:20 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Diego

Sat 8/23

7:30 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$184

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

San Diego

Fri 8/22

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$184

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/14

9:36 am-11:29 am

Nonstop4h 53m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$184

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

2:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

5:49 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Diego

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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 $286). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from Michigan to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
183 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

  • 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 $76 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $84 and Southwest from $86 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: Korean Air (100%), WestJet (100%), Aeromexico( 92%).

  • 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 $432, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), is priced around $117.

  • 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 $286). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$109Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$146Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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