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Cheap Flight Deals from San Diego to Detroit

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit and kick-start your next adventure today!

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN22:15
        4h 21m
        Nonstop
        DTW05:36
        Thu, Feb 20|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 566AU$ 672
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        AU$ 672AU$ 566

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 566 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:00
        4h 24m
        Nonstop
        DTW19:24
        Sun, Feb 16|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 571AU$ 672
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        AU$ 672AU$ 571

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Diego International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 571 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN15:51
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW14:41
        Tue, Jan 28|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 82AU$ 672
        88% OFF
        88% OFF
        AU$ 672AU$ 82

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 28, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 82 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN15:51
        19h 54m
        1 stop
        DTW14:45
        Tue, Jan 14|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 97
        AU$ 97

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 14, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 97 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN14:32
        18h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21
        Wed, Feb 5|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 109
        AU$ 109

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Feb 5, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 109 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN06:25
        26h 56m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21
        Wed, Jan 29|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 112
        AU$ 112

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Jan 29, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 112 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN14:32
        18h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21
        Wed, Jan 22|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 115
        AU$ 115

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Jan 22, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 115 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:17
        28h 57m
        1 stop
        DTW20:14
        Thu, Jan 23|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 115
        AU$ 115

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Jan 23, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 115 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN15:51
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW14:41
        Tue, Jan 21|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 118
        AU$ 118

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 21, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 118 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:17
        28h 57m
        1 stop
        DTW20:14
        Thu, Jan 30|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 119
        AU$ 119

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Jan 30, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from AU$ 119 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        DTT02:00 pm
        Sun, Jan 19|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
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Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Detroit with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

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Top Airlines Flying from San Diego to Detroit

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from San Diego to Detroit. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$ 82
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 169
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 171
Southwest Airlines
From AU$ 183
American Airlines
From AU$ 188
Spirit Airlines
From AU$ 214
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 284
United Airlines
From AU$ 297

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Alternative Routes from San Diego to Detroit

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Detroit from San Diego which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    SAN
    15:51
    19h 50m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    14:41
    San Diego International Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Jan 28Frontier Airlines
    AU$ 82
  • American Airlines
    CLD
    12:45
    6h 53m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    22:38
    McClellan-Palomar Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Feb 18American Airlines
    AU$ 370
  • American Airlines
    CLD
    12:45
    6h 53m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    22:38
    McClellan-Palomar Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Feb 18American Airlines
    AU$ 370
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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Diego to Detroit 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 San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT) cost?

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

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

    It takes about 4 hours 37 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT).

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

    • The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to downtown is about 28km, by taxi about 40 minutes.

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

    The earliest flight departs from San Diego (SAN) at 06:15 and arrives in Detroit (DTW) at 13:46.

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

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

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

    Delta Air Lines operates 2 direct flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT).

  • How many airports in Detroit (DTT)?

    There are 2 airport(s) in Detroit (DTT): Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Willow Run Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from San Diego to Detroit

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Flight Information from San Diego to Detroit

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 81
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 708
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance3,168.31km
Average flight time4 hours 37 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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