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$82+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAN
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Diego

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$82
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$531

Good round-trip deal

$499 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Diego. 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.
Mon 3/319:01 pmORD - SAN
2 stops28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/58:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$154
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:40 amORD - SAN
1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/149:08 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$157
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:40 amMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Mon 4/79:19 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$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.
Wed 3/196:45 amORD - SAN
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Wed 3/2610:10 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$160
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:07 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/306:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$164
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:45 amDTW - SAN
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/258:07 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$193
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.
Sun 5/112:43 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Thu 5/158:54 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$200
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.
Mon 3/176:30 amFNT - SAN
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/216:15 amSAN - FNT
1 stop6h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$207
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:30 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/166:15 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$229
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/251:55 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Wed 5/2810:00 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/2$281
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:20 amSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Wed 4/2312:10 pmSAN - SBN
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/2$289
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:45 amFNT - SAN
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/266:15 amSAN - FNT
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$289

Find flights from Michigan to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

9:01 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops28h 50m

San Diego

Sat 4/5

8:07 pm-6:42 am

1 stop8h 35m

$154

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

6:40 am-12:14 am

1 stop19h 34m

San Diego

Mon 4/14

9:08 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$157

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/1

6:40 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 49m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

9:19 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 04m

$158

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

6:45 am-12:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

San Diego

Wed 3/26

10:10 am-12:57 am

1 stop12h 47m

$160

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

10:07 pm-7:34 am

1 stop12h 27m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

6:15 am-12:21 am

1 stop15h 06m

$164

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

6:45 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Diego

Tue 3/25

8:07 pm-5:50 am

1 stop6h 43m

$193

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

2:43 pm-12:13 am

1 stop12h 30m

San Diego

Thu 5/15

8:54 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$200

FlintSan Diego

FNT - SAN

FNTSAN

Flint Bishop

Mon 3/17

6:30 am-7:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

San Diego

Fri 3/21

6:15 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$207

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 4/9

5:30 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Diego

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$229

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/25

1:55 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Diego

Wed 5/28

10:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Michigan to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to San Diego. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to San Diego as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Diego. 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 USMI to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 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 March 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Michigan to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,008 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

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 Michigan to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Michigan?

    For a flight from Michigan to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $84 and Allegiant Air from $108 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Michigan to San Diego is Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Chicago Midway - San Diego or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Diego.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Michigan, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (83%), WestJet (83%), KLM( 78%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Michigan to San Diego? While on average our users pay $966, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $348. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), is priced around $100.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 Michigan to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Michigan to San Diego. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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