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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to San Diego

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to San Diego, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Detroit below.

  • One way
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW08:50
        4h 58m
        Nonstop
        SAN10:48
        Sat, Apr 19|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 549AU$ 637
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        AU$ 637AU$ 549

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sat, Apr 19, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 549 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW12:15
        4h 57m
        Nonstop
        SAN14:12
        Mon, Apr 21|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 560AU$ 637
        12% OFF
        12% OFF
        AU$ 637AU$ 560

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Apr 21, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 560 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW14:43
        12h 37m
        1 stop
        SAN00:20
        Tue, Mar 11|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 59AU$ 637
        91% OFF
        91% OFF
        AU$ 637AU$ 59

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 59 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW14:44
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        SAN00:14
        Tue, Apr 15|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 87
        AU$ 87

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 87 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:45
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        SAN11:59
        Wed, Mar 5|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 100
        AU$ 100

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 100 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:45
        27h 26m
        1 stop
        SAN07:11
        Tue, Feb 25|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 103
        AU$ 103

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 103 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:10
        15h 13m
        1 stop
        SAN18:23
        Wed, May 7|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 106
        AU$ 106

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Wed, May 7, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 106 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW14:10
        13h 7m
        1 stop
        SAN00:17
        Sat, Apr 12|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 112
        AU$ 112

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sat, Apr 12, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 112 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW14:10
        13h 7m
        1 stop
        SAN00:17
        Sat, Apr 5|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 130
        AU$ 130

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sat, Apr 5, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 130 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW14:43
        12h 37m
        1 stop
        SAN00:20
        Tue, Mar 18|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 136
        AU$ 136

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 136 including taxes and charges.

      • DTT01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SAN02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
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Detroit to San Diego Flight Time

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  1. F94671

    Frontier Airlines

    06:10

    DTW

    4.3h

    07:30

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  2. AA559

    American Airlines

    20:26

    PHX

    1.2h

    21:37

    SAN

    SMTWT-S

  3. F94671

    Frontier Airlines

    06:10

    DTW

    4.3h

    07:30

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  4. F91019

    Frontier Airlines

    22:29

    PHX

    1.2h

    23:42

    LAS

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  5. F91465

    Frontier Airlines

    22:42

    LAS

    1.3h

    23:58

    SAN

    SMTWTF-

  6. F94671

    Frontier Airlines

    06:10

    DTW

    4.3h

    07:30

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  7. F93167

    Frontier Airlines

    13:45

    PHX

    1.4h

    14:07

    SAN

    S-T-TFS

  8. DL1041

    Delta Air Lines

    12:45

    DTW

    3.2h

    14:55

    DFW

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  9. F91425

    Frontier Airlines

    08:28

    DFW

    3.5h

    09:58

    SAN

    SMTWTFS

  10. F93565

    Frontier Airlines

    13:35

    DTW

    3.3h

    14:51

    DEN

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  11. F94989

    Frontier Airlines

    18:22

    DEN

    2.5h

    19:54

    SAN

    SMTWTFS

  12. F93565

    Frontier Airlines

    13:35

    DTW

    3.3h

    14:51

    DEN

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  13. F92817

    Frontier Airlines

    08:05

    DEN

    2.5h

    09:38

    SAN

    -M-WTF-

  14. NK922

    Spirit Airlines

    16:16

    DTW

    3.3h

    18:36

    DFW

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  15. F91425

    Frontier Airlines

    08:28

    DFW

    3.5h

    09:58

    SAN

    SMTWTFS

  16. F92897

    Frontier Airlines

    16:19

    DTW

    2.2h

    18:29

    ATL

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  17. F92495

    Frontier Airlines

    22:54

    ATL

    2.7h

    00:36

    DFW

    S--WTFS

  18. F91425

    Frontier Airlines

    08:28

    DFW

    3.5h

    09:58

    SAN

    SMTWTFS

  19. UA302

    United Airlines

    16:44

    DTW

    3.4h

    18:05

    DEN

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  20. F94989

    Frontier Airlines

    18:22

    DEN

    2.5h

    19:54

    SAN

    SMTWTFS

  21. DL2076

    Delta Air Lines

    20:55

    DTW

    4.4h

    22:17

    PHX

    SMTWTFS
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  22. F93167

    Frontier Airlines

    13:45

    PHX

    1.4h

    14:07

    SAN

    S-T-TFS
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Best Time to Book Flights from Detroit to San Diego

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to San Diego with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • When are flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 590.

  • How long is the flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN)?

    It takes about 4 hours 58 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in San Diego?

    • The distance from San Diego International Airport to downtown is about 3km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Detroit to San Diego depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Detroit (DTW) at 08:38 and arrives in San Diego (SAN) at 10:21.

  • What time does the latest flight from Detroit to San Diego depart?

    The latest flight departs from Detroit (DTW) at 20:40 and arrives in San Diego (SAN) at 22:25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN)?

    Airlines with flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN): Delta Air Lines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN)?

    Spirit Airlines operates 1 direct flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN).

  • How many airports in San Diego (SAN)?

    There are 2 airport(s) in San Diego (SAN): McClellan-Palomar Airport and San Diego International Airport.

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Flight Information from Detroit to San Diego

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 58
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 606
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance3,168.31km
Average flight time4 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines

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