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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego from C$ 136

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Frontier Logo
12:20 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
9h 55m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
11h 53m1 stop
C$ 300Frontier
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
JetBlue Logo
9:51 a.m. - 7:29 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
12h 38m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:36 p.m. - 8:54 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
9h 18m1 stop
C$ 367JetBlue
Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
11h 18m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
9:00 p.m. - 11:56 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
23h 56m1 stop
C$ 407JetBlue
Wed, 4 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
JetBlue Logo
9:51 a.m. - 7:29 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
12h 38m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:36 p.m. - 8:54 a.m.
SAN
-
DTW
9h 18m1 stop
C$ 416JetBlue
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
27h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:42 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
16h 37m1 stop
C$ 418Alaska Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
27h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 a.m. - 4:19 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
31h 04m1 stop
C$ 420Alaska Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
27h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:26 p.m. - 4:26 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
17h 00m1 stop
C$ 421Alaska Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
American Airlines Logo
1:08 p.m. - 10:26 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
12h 18m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:20 a.m. - 8:18 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
10h 58m1 stop
C$ 438American Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
31h 27m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:26 p.m. - 4:26 p.m.
SAN
-
DTW
17h 00m1 stop
C$ 447Alaska Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 11:09 p.m.
DTW
-
SAN
8h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 a.m. - 4:19 p.m.
SAN
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DTW
31h 04m1 stop
C$ 449Alaska Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
13 Jan
DTW5:15 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 05m
1 stop
SAN5:20 p.m.San Diego
16 Jan
SAN8:42 p.m.San Diego
16h 37m
1 stop
DTW4:19 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 418
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Alaska Airlines
12 Jan
DTW5:15 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 05m
1 stop
SAN5:20 p.m.San Diego
20 Jan
SAN6:15 a.m.San Diego
31h 04m
1 stop
DTW4:19 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 420
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Alaska Airlines
3 Feb
DTW5:15 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 05m
1 stop
SAN5:20 p.m.San Diego
12 Feb
SAN8:26 p.m.San Diego
17h 00m
1 stop
DTW4:26 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 421
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Delta flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
9 Jan
DTW8:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 13m
1 stop
SAN8:43 p.m.San Diego
17 Jan
SAN10:00 p.m.San Diego
4h 26m
DTW5:26 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 490
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Delta
30 Dec
DTW12:38 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 48m
SAN2:26 p.m.San Diego
6 Jan
SAN10:00 p.m.San Diego
4h 26m
DTW5:26 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 815
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Delta
30 Dec
DTW4:50 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 51m
SAN6:41 p.m.San Diego
7 Jan
SAN1:45 p.m.San Diego
13h 45m
1 stop
DTW6:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 827
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/4

12:20 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San Diego

Mon 13/4

6:25 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop11h 53m

C$ 300

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/3

9:51 a.m.-7:29 p.m.

1 stop12h 38m

San Diego

Thu 12/3

8:36 p.m.-8:54 a.m.

1 stop9h 18m

C$ 367

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

6:00 a.m.-2:18 p.m.

1 stop11h 18m

San Diego

Tue 10/2

9:00 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop23h 56m

C$ 407

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/3

9:51 a.m.-7:29 p.m.

1 stop12h 38m

San Diego

Fri 20/3

8:36 p.m.-8:54 a.m.

1 stop9h 18m

C$ 416

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

5:15 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

San Diego

Fri 16/1

8:42 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 418

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

5:15 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

San Diego

Tue 20/1

6:15 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop31h 04m

C$ 420

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

5:15 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 05m

San Diego

Thu 12/2

8:26 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop17h 00m

C$ 421

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

1:08 p.m.-10:26 p.m.

1 stop12h 18m

San Diego

Wed 21/1

6:20 a.m.-8:18 p.m.

1 stop10h 58m

C$ 438

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/3

5:22 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

1 stop31h 27m

San Diego

Mon 16/3

8:26 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop17h 00m

C$ 447

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

5:15 p.m.-11:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

San Diego

Tue 20/1

6:15 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop31h 04m

C$ 449

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and San Diego?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Diego. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 343. If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of August, then departing from Detroit during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around C$ 417.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 318. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Diego on Wednesday is C$ 687.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

Flying to San Diego from Detroit at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 316 when looking at flights departing at noon. Flights to San Diego are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of C$ 810. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Diego flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego for the best Detroit - San Diego flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around C$ 578 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Detroit for as low as C$ 482 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to San Diego flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Detroit to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to San Diego flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Detroit to San Diego.

How have Detroit to San Diego flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 47% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to San Diego (DTT to SAN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to San Diego

Fastest flight time

4h 51m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Diego takes 4h 51m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Detroit there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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  • How far is Detroit to San Diego by plane?

    There are 3164.9 km between Detroit and San Diego. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 51m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San Diego Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to San Diego?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 195Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,188 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom C$ 207Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,082 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom C$ 411Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,006 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom C$ 459Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,249 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Delta flight deals from Detroit to San Diego start from C$ 411 round-trip. Over the 12 Delta flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 687 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Detroit to San Diego flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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