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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego from C$ 191

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in April or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 254

One-way from

C$ 191

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 801
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 48m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 49m total
  • Detroit to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 25 March 2025.

Sat 3/512:22 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop15h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/56:55 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 254
Mon 23/61:14 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
Mon 30/610:50 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 24/3C$ 388
Fri 23/510:10 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 25/56:05 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop14h 17mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 423
Tue 1/42:43 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/48:29 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 425
Thu 29/57:12 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sun 1/68:37 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 25/3C$ 430
Wed 30/47:00 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops15h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/55:26 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop8h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 543
Sat 24/56:45 a.m.DTW - SAN
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Sat 31/56:55 a.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 24/3C$ 605
Wed 30/47:01 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop16h 03mDelta
Tue 6/57:10 a.m.SAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/3C$ 625
Wed 30/48:40 a.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/57:40 p.m.SAN - DTW
2 stops15h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 731
Mon 1/94:21 p.m.DTW - SAN
1 stop10h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/95:27 p.m.SAN - DTW
1 stop8h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 778

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Detroit

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

12:22 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop15h 20m

San Diego

Sat 10/5

6:55 p.m.-5:23 a.m.

1 stop7h 28m

C$ 254

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/6

1:14 p.m.-7:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

San Diego

Mon 30/6

10:50 a.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop8h 56m

C$ 388

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 23/5

10:10 a.m.-5:21 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

San Diego

Sun 25/5

6:05 p.m.-11:22 a.m.

1 stop14h 17m

C$ 423

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/5

7:12 p.m.-12:11 a.m.

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Sun 1/6

8:37 p.m.-10:51 a.m.

1 stop11h 14m

C$ 430

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/7

7:12 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Sun 3/8

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

1 stop11h 42m

C$ 526

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

7:00 a.m.-7:09 p.m.

2 stops15h 09m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

5:26 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 543

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

6:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 10m

San Diego

Sat 31/5

6:55 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 605

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

7:01 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop16h 03m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

7:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

C$ 625

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

8:40 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

7:40 p.m.-1:41 p.m.

2 stops15h 01m

C$ 731

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/9

4:21 p.m.-12:12 a.m.

1 stop10h 51m

San Diego

Fri 5/9

5:27 p.m.-5:09 a.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 778

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego

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 21 March 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$ 300). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 412). 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 25 March 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 55% 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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 7 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 52m 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$ 254), JetBlue (C$ 388), and Sun Country Air (C$ 423) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Spirit Airlines is priced at 62% 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$ 191 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from C$ 209 and Alaska Airlines from C$ 288 one-way.

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

    Consider Korean Air (100%), WestJet (93%) or Aeromexico (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.

  • 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$ 300). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 412). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 183AverageC$ 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapestC$ 184AverageC$ 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 284AverageC$ 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 441AverageC$ 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 628AverageC$ 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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