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

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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DTW
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Michigan (USMI). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Michigan
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/510:35 amSAN - MDW
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/912:43 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/147:15 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/167:25 amORD - SAN
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/159:53 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$143
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop28h 24mFrontier
Thu 12/191:07 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$144
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/157:15 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/198:41 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop27h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$162
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Sun 12/158:51 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Sat 12/219:58 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop28h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/41:48 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/117:03 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/111:05 pmSAN - DTW
2 stops24h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/158:03 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1211:56 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:40 amTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Tue 12/244:00 pmORD - SAN
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/19$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Sat 12/149:30 amMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/20$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1211:56 amSAN - TVC
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Sun 12/156:15 amTVC - SAN
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/20$348

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Thu 12/5

10:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop23h 13m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/9

12:43 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$140

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 12/14

7:15 pm-5:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/16

7:25 am-11:49 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$142

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/15

9:53 pm-8:13 am

1 stop12h 20m

$143

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:25 am-12:49 pm

1 stop28h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/19

1:07 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$144

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Thu 1/16

6:15 am-8:53 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/31

3:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$160

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sat 1/11

3:58 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

8:14 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$175

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sun 12/15

8:51 pm-11:49 am

1 stop11h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/21

9:58 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop28h 56m

$178

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:15 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/16

6:56 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$200

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 1/7

12:08 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/11

5:37 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 40m

$238

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 1/7

6:25 am-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/11

6:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Michigan

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SAN to USMI are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Michigan, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 $72 and $135 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Michigan are San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl, San Diego - Chicago Midway and San Diego - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • 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: WestJet (100%), Virgin Atlantic (95%), Korean Air( 93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $112 on average our data indicates $941 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$408Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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