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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 112

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 234

One-way from

C$ 112

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 709

Good round-trip deal

C$ 709 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 21m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 41m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego
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 20 February 2025.

Sat 3/54:42 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop11h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/53:10 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 234
Mon 12/57:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/57:18 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 246
Thu 6/32:43 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop24h 05mFrontier
Wed 12/312:48 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Deal found 19/2C$ 256
Fri 14/34:49 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop31h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/37:00 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop30h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 401
Fri 18/710:05 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 14mSun Country Air
Sun 20/76:23 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/2C$ 497
Tue 9/912:00 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Sat 13/910:50 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2C$ 561
Wed 26/37:02 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop19h 42mDelta
Tue 1/47:25 a.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 19/2C$ 570
Wed 26/38:40 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops14h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 31/39:30 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 729
Fri 23/55:55 p.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 25/59:05 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2C$ 744
Wed 5/312:07 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/36:15 a.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 983

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

4:42 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop11h 00m

San Diego

Sat 10/5

3:10 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 234

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Wed 21/5

7:18 p.m.-5:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 246

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/3

2:43 p.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop24h 05m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

12:48 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

C$ 256

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/3

4:49 p.m.-9:14 p.m.

1 stop31h 25m

San Diego

Tue 18/3

7:00 a.m.-4:04 p.m.

1 stop30h 04m

C$ 401

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/7

10:05 a.m.-5:19 p.m.

1 stop10h 14m

San Diego

Sun 20/7

6:23 p.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop11h 42m

C$ 497

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/3

7:02 a.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop19h 42m

San Diego

Tue 1/4

7:25 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

Nonstop4h 16m

C$ 570

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/3

8:40 a.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops14h 43m

San Diego

Mon 31/3

9:30 p.m.-10:12 a.m.

1 stop9h 42m

C$ 729

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 23/5

1:05 p.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

San Diego

Mon 26/5

6:30 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 744

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/3

12:07 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

San Diego

Sat 15/3

6:15 a.m.-10:08 p.m.

2 stops12h 53m

C$ 983

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/4

10:44 a.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 41m

C$ 112

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). 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 DTW 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 20 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 20 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to San Diego have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

    If you wish to fly to San Diego from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego. There are 5 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) per day to choose from. Flights to San Diego from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 57m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to San Diego typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 234), Frontier (C$ 256), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 401) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 112 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from C$ 153 and Sun Country Air from C$ 239 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Consider ITA Airways (78%), WestJet (78%) or Aeromexico (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego? While on average our users pay C$ 709, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 494. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), is priced around C$ 233.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of C$ 301). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 476). 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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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 138AverageC$ 440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 182AverageC$ 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 183AverageC$ 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 619AverageC$ 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 622AverageC$ 691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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