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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (DTW - SAN) from $67

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTW — SAN
May 6 — May 131
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 May 1, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$141
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego, book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 49% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $243 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $714.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have commonly found prices around $481 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $123. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (DTW - SAN)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Detroit and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Detroit to San Diego. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$117
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$121
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$128
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$129
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/149:12 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$134
Wed 5/297:40 amDTW - SAN
2 stops17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/59:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$136
Tue 5/211:50 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop21h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/229:12 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$138
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$140
Tue 5/78:23 pmDTW - SAN
3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$147

Cheap Frontier flights from Detroit to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Detroit and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found at this time heading from Detroit to San Diego. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/309:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Wed 6/56:04 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$177
Mon 5/2012:56 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Tue 5/2810:26 amSAN - DTW
1 stop22h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$178
Thu 5/309:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Thu 6/68:00 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$179
Thu 5/309:14 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Sat 6/85:59 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$180
Mon 6/36:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Tue 6/112:34 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$181
Fri 5/1011:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Sun 5/1210:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$182
Wed 5/810:50 amDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Sat 5/119:15 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$189
Thu 6/131:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Thu 6/208:21 amSAN - DTW
1 stop17h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$194
Fri 6/76:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Tue 6/118:00 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$198

Cheap Detroit to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Prices were last updated on May 1, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to San Diego in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$117
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/56:59 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$118
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$121
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$128
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$129
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/149:12 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$134
Wed 5/297:40 amDTW - SAN
2 stops17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/59:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$136
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - DTW
3 stops21h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$138
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$140

Detroit to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Detroit to San Diego in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$117
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/56:59 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$118
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$121
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$128
Fri 5/319:30 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$129
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/149:12 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$134
Wed 5/297:40 amDTW - SAN
2 stops17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/59:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$136
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - DTW
3 stops21h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$138
Wed 5/296:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$140

Non-stop flights to San Diego from Detroit

Discover non-stop flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Detroit to San Diego. If you're looking for other options for flights from Detroit to San Diego, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 5/3012:35 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 49mDelta
Thu 6/610:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/30$509
Sun 5/2612:35 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 49mDelta
Mon 6/310:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/1$539
Wed 5/224:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Mon 5/277:00 amSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/30$569
Sat 5/184:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Sat 5/2512:32 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/30$589
Tue 6/2512:30 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 40mDelta
Wed 7/33:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/30$598
Mon 8/268:35 amDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 43mDelta
Tue 9/310:15 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/1$599
Sun 6/238:35 amDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 40mDelta
Thu 6/273:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/1$607
Thu 5/168:57 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mDelta
Sun 5/1910:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/30$609
Sat 5/1112:35 pmDTW - SAN
Nonstop4h 49mDelta
Mon 5/1310:20 pmSAN - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/29$649

Detroit to San Diego flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to San Diego for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Detroit to San Diego. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$117
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$128
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/149:12 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop25h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$134
Tue 5/78:23 pmDTW - SAN
3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$147
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/155:59 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$152
Fri 5/1011:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1811:10 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$159
Tue 5/77:13 amDTW - SAN
3 stops29h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/82:38 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops18h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$176
Tue 5/74:25 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops19h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/82:38 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops20h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$177
Tue 5/78:23 pmDTW - SAN
3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/296:15 amSAN - DTW
2 stops16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$179

One-way flights to San Diego from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Detroit to San Diego. Users can also find round-trip Detroit to San Diego flights by using the search form above.
Tue 5/77:20 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$67
Thu 5/303:28 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$76
Sat 6/87:33 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$77
Wed 5/156:00 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$82
Wed 5/157:40 amDTW - SAN
2 stops15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$83
Tue 5/71:39 pmDTW - SAN
2 stops13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$85
Fri 6/286:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$87
Sun 6/168:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$89
Sat 5/1110:15 amDTW - SAN
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$90

Find flights from Detroit to San Diego within your budget

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 2,913,887 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

1 stop14h 44m

San Diego

Tue 6/4

1 stop11h 07m

$121

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

1 stop14h 44m

San Diego

Tue 6/4

1 stop11h 07m

$129

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/29

2 stops17h 45m

San Diego

Wed 6/5

1 stop13h 09m

$136

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/21

1 stop21h 01m

San Diego

Wed 5/22

1 stop11h 58m

$138

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/29

1 stop6h 52m

San Diego

Wed 6/5

1 stop9h 56m

$140

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/22

1 stop9h 42m

San Diego

Wed 5/29

1 stop10h 17m

$141

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/11

1 stop9h 56m

San Diego

Wed 5/15

1 stop10h 17m

$157

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/30

1 stop12h 56m

San Diego

Wed 6/5

1 stop7h 58m

$177

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/20

1 stop11h 29m

San Diego

Tue 5/28

1 stop22h 02m

$178

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When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time 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 April 28, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to San Diego is currently $82 while a round-trip flight costs $146. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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.

January

$292

February

$297

March

$339

April

$301

May

$304

June

$360

July

$359

August

$311

September

$298

October

$288

November

$335

December

$305

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

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

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

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 May 1, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Diego, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,788 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Sun Country Air
7.3
Good
650 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,741 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego, all of which are around 4h 38m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $121, but on average you can expect to pay $151.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is less than $807.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday.

  • How many flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego on average per day?

    3 flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego per day on average.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Frontier fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego in about 12h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 48m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is about 1963 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $121 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $177. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% 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?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $150 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Frontier.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego consider choosing LATAM Airlines (88%), WestJet (87%) or Air France (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego is generally $425, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $308. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

  • What does DTW to SAN mean?

    DTW and SAN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DTW to SAN refers to a flight route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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    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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/1.

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