What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Detroit flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San Diego to Detroit delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between San Diego and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The most flights from SAN to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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

Consider Spirit Airlines (100%), KLM (89%) or Delta (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

Delta, Spirit Airlines and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily flights to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 4h 20m is how long a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between $519 and $785 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $178 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 13-Jan 19).

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$180

Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DTW

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Fri 1/305:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$190

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop17h 11mFrontier

Tue 1/68:00 amDTW - SAN

2 stops16h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$204

Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DTW

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Wed 1/78:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop7h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$207

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

2 stops30h 40mFrontier

Sat 1/245:35 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop19h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$208

Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - DTW

2 stops16h 57mFrontier

Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SAN

1 stop17h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$212

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

2 stops30h 40mFrontier

Sun 1/255:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$213

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop17h 11mFrontier

Mon 1/265:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$217

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop17h 11mFrontier

Sun 1/48:46 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop19h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$221

Best flights from San Diego to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 1/134:01 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop21h 18mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/205:15 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop19h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$287

Mon 12/2211:27 amSAN - DTW

1 stop9h 32mJetBlue

Thu 1/86:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop11h 18mJetBlue

Deal found 12/10

$357

Thu 12/186:25 amSAN - DTW

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Thu 12/255:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 45mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$383

Tue 1/1310:00 pmSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Tue 1/208:25 pmDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$405

Fri 2/138:26 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/155:22 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop19h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$370

Wed 1/1410:00 pmSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Tue 1/204:59 pmDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$405

Mon 1/59:15 pmSAN - DTW

2 stops15h 41mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/95:15 pmDTW - SAN

2 stops20h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$400

Tue 1/1310:00 pmSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Wed 1/214:59 pmDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$405

Sun 12/146:34 amSAN - DTW

1 stop6h 45mFrontier

Mon 12/2212:20 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$447

Wed 1/1411:43 amSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 25mDelta

Wed 1/218:25 amDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$405

Sat 1/106:15 amSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 31mDelta

Sat 1/178:25 amDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$405

Tue 1/1310:00 pmSAN - DTW

Nonstop4h 26mDelta

Mon 1/194:59 pmDTW - SAN

Nonstop5h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$452

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Detroit. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DTW

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Fri 1/305:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$190

Tue 12/309:14 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/78:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$180

Thu 1/86:36 amSAN - DTW

1 stop6h 12mFrontier

Thu 1/157:22 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop8h 02mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$182

Thu 1/89:19 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/152:36 pmDTW - SAN

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$195

Thu 1/89:19 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/227:20 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$199

Thu 1/86:36 amSAN - DTW

1 stop6h 12mFrontier

Mon 1/124:43 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop10h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$203

Fri 1/910:52 amSAN - DTW

1 stop10h 12mFrontier

Sun 1/114:43 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop10h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$183

Tue 1/137:10 amSAN - DTW

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$178

Wed 1/1412:00 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop20h 24mFrontier

Mon 1/196:00 amDTW - SAN

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$192

Thu 1/1511:50 amSAN - DTW

1 stop20h 34mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/287:20 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$186

Thu 1/229:45 pmSAN - DTW

2 stops17h 34mFrontier

Mon 1/265:14 pmDTW - SAN

1 stop9h 54mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$188

One-way flights from San Diego to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Tue 1/61:03 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop29h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$57

Fri 2/69:45 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop21h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$68

Fri 1/236:30 amSAN - DTW

1 stop6h 49mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$73

Mon 2/96:30 amSAN - DTW

1 stop6h 49mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$74

Mon 1/1210:52 amSAN - DTW

1 stop10h 12mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$80

Sat 1/103:29 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop21h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$85

Wed 1/711:35 amSAN - DTW

1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$86

Mon 3/97:21 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$91

Wed 12/241:06 pmSAN - DTW

1 stop14h 48mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$96

Fri 1/2310:21 amSAN - DTW

2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$98

Find flight deals from San Diego to Detroit

Most accurate provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Justfly.com 3 stars
Round-trip from	$178 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$57 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$599
Good round-trip deal	$500 or less
Good one-way deal	$251 or less

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

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 1/13

4:01 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop21h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 pm-10:07 am

1 stop19h 52m

$287

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Mon 12/22

11:27 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$357

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 2/13

8:26 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

5:22 pm-10:04 am

1 stop19h 42m

$370

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 12/18

6:25 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

5:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$383

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Mon 1/5

9:15 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops15h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

5:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 40m

$400

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 1/13

10:00 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

8:25 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$405

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 1/14

10:00 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

4:59 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$405

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 1/13

10:00 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

4:59 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$405

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 1/14

11:43 am-7:08 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

8:25 am-10:33 am

Nonstop5h 08m

$405

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 1/10

6:15 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

8:25 am-10:33 am

Nonstop5h 08m

$405

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Detroit

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Detroit in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 San Diego-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $113). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 SAN to DTW?

When flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at noon.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The best insider tips for San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip

Airports

SAN

Plan to arrive at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress from potential traffic congestion around SAN.

DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, consider the Detroit Air Xpress. It offers comfy seats, free Wi-Fi, and takes about 30-45 minutes.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,179 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,084 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Detroit?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily flights to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 4h 20m is how long a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Frontier fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 9h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 46m. San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $137, Frontier will fly you from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $142 and $256, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Frontier ($71), Spirit Airlines ($80), and United Airlines ($114).
What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Consider Spirit Airlines (100%), KLM (89%) or Delta (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $512 for a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $158.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Detroit 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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $113). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 San Diego to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$141	Average$273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$148	Average$255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$299	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$423	Average$584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$57+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAN - DTW)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in July or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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