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$71+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Michigan

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SAN — DTW
Mar 8 — Mar 151
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$71
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$516

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$197 or less
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From San Diego to Michigan
One-way flight from San Diego to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Michigan.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/99:08 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops30h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/138:00 amORD - SAN
1 stop25h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/79:19 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Wed 4/96:45 amMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/1$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 4/286:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/53:08 pmORD - SAN
1 stop11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/2610:10 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Thu 3/276:45 amORD - SAN
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/125:30 amDTW - SAN
2 stops22h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/1$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 4/297:18 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Sat 5/316:00 amDTW - SAN
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/1$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/32:52 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3110:26 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:30 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops10h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/82:15 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$234
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:11 amSAN - MDW
1 stop19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:45 amMDW - SAN
2 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 5/1910:38 amSAN - GRR
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Sat 5/248:50 pmGRR - SAN
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:40 amSAN - RFD
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:36 pmRFD - SAN
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:00 amSAN - SBN
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/36:33 pmSBN - SAN
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$289

Find flights from San Diego to Michigan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Michigan 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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/9

9:08 pm-5:45 am

2 stops30h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-7:34 am

1 stop25h 34m

$153

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Mon 4/7

9:19 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/9

6:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 44m

$158

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 4/28

6:25 am-11:38 pm

1 stop15h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

3:08 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 34m

$159

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/26

10:10 am-12:57 am

1 stop12h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:45 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 03m

$160

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-12:21 am

1 stop15h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

5:30 am-12:42 am

2 stops22h 12m

$202

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Tue 4/29

7:18 pm-4:39 am

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

$206

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 3/19

6:55 am-1:53 pm

1 stop27h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/23

9:55 pm-7:41 am

1 stop12h 46m

$230

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 4/1

9:30 pm-11:08 am

2 stops10h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/8

2:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$234

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:11 am-5:23 am

1 stop19h 12m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

6:45 am-11:51 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$264

San DiegoGrand Rapids

SAN - GRR

SANGRR

San Diego

Mon 5/19

10:38 am-7:47 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 5/24

8:50 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 19m

$277

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Michigan

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Michigan?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Michigan 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 MI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Michigan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Michigan. 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 March 3, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Michigan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Michigan 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 Michigan when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Michigan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Michigan, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Michigan, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Michigan?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Michigan. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Michigan one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $71. Users have also found prices from $75 and $129 on Frontier and Allegiant Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Michigan?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Michigan?

    Before booking your flight to Michigan from San Diego, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (95%), Virgin Atlantic (93%), Delta( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Michigan?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $100 on average our data indicates $822 when flying from San Diego to Michigan.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Michigan 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Michigan

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Michigan. 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$363Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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