$81+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego (DTT - 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SAN
May 30 — Jun 61
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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Tue 5/194:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26![Frontier logo]()
$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/281:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:55 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/307:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/11:38 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops19h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/267:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops28h 19m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 5/231:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Tue 6/24:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/231:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$235
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/278:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Sat 7/254:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Mon 5/2510:07 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops30h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26![Frontier logo]()
$239
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:55 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/268:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop27h 37m
Frontier
Sat 5/304:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops17h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$241
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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/316:25 am
DTW
- SAN
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Wed 6/312:15 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/158:25 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Mon 6/226:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2712:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Fri 6/511:33 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/25![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/248:23 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 38m
Delta
Thu 7/3010:15 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/118:40 am
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 44m
Delta
Tue 6/1611:34 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:35 pm
DTW
- SAN
Nonstop4h 46m
Delta
Mon 6/222:49 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/25![Delta logo]()
$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/78:30 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop9h 38m
Delta
Tue 7/142:40 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 4/26![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:55 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Sat 5/306:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/252:07 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Sun 6/286:15 am
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/26![Delta logo]()
$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:10 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Wed 6/102:49 pm
SAN
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/25![Delta logo]()
$549
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Diego. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:55 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Thu 5/149:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop23h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Tue 5/194:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26![Frontier logo]()
$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 5/157:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop25h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop27h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Mon 5/2510:07 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops30h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26![Frontier logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 5/231:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Tue 6/24:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/24![Frontier logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/231:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:07 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops23h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/267:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops28h 19m
Frontier
Tue 6/26:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/268:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop27h 37m
Frontier
Sat 5/304:17 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops17h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/281:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop13h 30m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:37 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop11h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DTW
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/307:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Mon 6/11:38 pm
SAN
- DTW
2 stops19h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/317:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:37 am
SAN
- DTW
2 stops24h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$242
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 April 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/198:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:55 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/307:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/231:20 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop22h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:53 pm
DTW
- SAN
1 stop19h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$97
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop27h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/98:00 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$104
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:05 am
DTW
- SAN
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Wed 5/276:05 pm
DTW
- SAN
2 stops45h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25![Frontier logo]()
$107
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 April 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $229 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $81 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $261 |
Good round-trip deal | $539 or less |
Good one-way deal | $398 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Diego that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 5/31
6:25 am-1:00 pm
2 stops9h 35m
San Diego
Wed 6/3
12:15 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$508
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 6/15
8:25 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Mon 6/22
6:15 am-1:47 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
$539
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 5/27
12:35 pm-2:20 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Fri 6/5
11:33 am-7:01 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
$539
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/24
8:23 pm-10:01 pm
Nonstop4h 38m
San Diego
Thu 7/30
10:15 pm-5:43 am
Nonstop4h 28m
$539
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 6/11
8:40 am-10:24 am
Nonstop4h 44m
San Diego
Tue 6/16
11:34 am-7:07 pm
Nonstop4h 33m
$539
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 6/17
4:35 pm-6:21 pm
Nonstop4h 46m
San Diego
Mon 6/22
2:49 pm-10:18 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$539
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 7/7
8:30 am-3:08 pm
1 stop9h 38m
San Diego
Tue 7/14
2:40 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
$549
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 5/28
7:55 pm-11:41 pm
1 stop6h 46m
San Diego
Sat 5/30
6:15 am-1:46 pm
Nonstop4h 31m
$549
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 6/25
2:07 pm-7:16 pm
1 stop8h 09m
San Diego
Sun 6/28
6:15 am-1:47 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
$549
DetroitSan Diego
DTW - SAN
DTWSAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 6/3
5:10 am-9:43 am
1 stop7h 33m
San Diego
Wed 6/10
2:49 pm-10:18 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$549
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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Diego
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
DTT-SAN
DTW-SAN
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?
Booking 56 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Diego (average of $52). Flying from Detroit to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 April 30, 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.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 April 30, 2026.
The most flights from DTT to SAN are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Diego?
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 50% 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 Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 12m.
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 Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 32m.
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 April 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Diego, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$119 | Average$226 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$379 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$293 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$544 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |