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$106+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAN - DTW)

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SAN — DTW
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW). 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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$106
(Trip.com)

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January

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July

Average price

$371

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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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 September 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/306:25 amSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/29:05 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$175
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/112:24 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Sat 10/187:55 amDTW - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Tue 9/308:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop17h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/47:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Mon 10/201:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/187:00 amSAN - DTW
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Tue 10/287:55 amDTW - SAN
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/29:03 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Mon 10/66:10 amDTW - SAN
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/610:20 amSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Mon 10/201:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/156:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
Mon 10/201:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Sun 11/91:44 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Sat 10/47:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Tue 10/147:55 amDTW - SAN
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/37:11 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops16h 35mFrontier
Mon 10/201:49 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/146:41 amSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Sun 11/161:44 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$202

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Detroit 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 September 14, 2025.
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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San Diego

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Detroit

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San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 10/3

12:04 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops32h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$217

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 10/4

7:15 am-11:58 pm

1 stop13h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$217

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 10/4

1:35 pm-9:47 am

2 stops17h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$224

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 10/4

10:16 am-7:03 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$233

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 10/2

8:25 am-9:59 am

2 stops22h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

2:22 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$239

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 10/2

8:25 am-9:59 am

2 stops22h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$245

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 10/3

1:35 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

6:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$246

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 10/2

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$276

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 10/3

11:59 am-7:30 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$297

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 10/17

9:03 pm-12:59 am

1 stop24h 56m

$108

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

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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.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 37 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated September 14, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,016 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Detroit. 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 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 18m 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 Frontier fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 32h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 1952 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $141, 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 $141 and $227, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Consider KLM (83%), LATAM Airlines (80%) or Korean Air (80%) 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 $691 for a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $207.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$148Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$421Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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