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$70+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Diego (SAN)

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DTW — SAN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Michigan (USMI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/108:15 amMDW - SAN
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Sat 12/1410:35 amSAN - MDW
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$145
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/109:10 pmORD - SAN
1 stop14h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/136:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$145
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Tue 12/174:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
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.
Fri 12/138:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/257:16 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/138:58 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/166:15 amSAN - DTW
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$169
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:08 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Sun 12/88:51 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:10 pmDTW - SAN
1 stop28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/66:06 pmSAN - DTW
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$180
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:20 amMDW - SAN
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/243:04 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$181
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.
Fri 12/137:25 amSBN - SAN
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 12/1611:56 amSAN - SBN
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/19$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.
Thu 12/196:15 amMBS - SAN
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Wed 12/2512:32 pmSAN - MBS
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/19$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 12/106:05 amORD - SAN
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/19$298
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 12/244:50 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Tue 1/76:25 amSAN - MDW
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/19$300

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/10

8:15 am-11:49 pm

1 stop17h 34m

San Diego

Sat 12/14

10:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop23h 13m

$145

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

9:10 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 05m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$145

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

8:50 pm-7:42 am

1 stop12h 52m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

8:42 am-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$148

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

8:50 pm-7:42 am

1 stop12h 52m

San Diego

Wed 12/25

7:16 pm-5:30 am

1 stop8h 14m

$149

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/13

8:58 pm-8:13 am

1 stop14h 15m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:15 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$169

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/8

8:58 pm-8:58 am

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:25 am-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$175

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

9:08 pm-10:58 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Diego

Sun 12/8

8:51 pm-11:49 am

1 stop11h 58m

$178

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/17

2:20 pm-5:11 pm

3 stops28h 51m

San Diego

Tue 12/24

3:04 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$192

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 2/5

5:37 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

6:40 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$263

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/17

5:53 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Tue 1/21

12:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$282

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USMI to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Michigan to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. 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
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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 $71 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $71 and Delta from $150 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 (100%), WestJet (100%), Aeromexico( 96%).

  • 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 $549, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $306. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), is priced around $128.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Michigan to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$375Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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