Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to San Diego?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 190.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 03m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to San Diego?

Flights connecting via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 45m.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Diego on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Detroit to San Diego as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00p.m., with 51% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Diego?

Sun Country Air and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Diego

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Diego on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Detroit to San Diego. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

Spirit Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

As of February 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from 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.

C$ 127 Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Diego in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 293 to C$ 819. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 264.

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11:54 a.m. - 8:33 p.m.

DTW

SAN

11h 39m

1 stop

9:18 p.m. - 10:59 a.m.

SAN

DTW

10h 41m

1 stop

C$ 264Frontier

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

10:27 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.

DTW

SAN

12h 38m

1 stop

9:18 p.m. - 5:09 p.m.

SAN

DTW

16h 51m

2 stops

C$ 271Frontier

Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

7:24 p.m. - 7:05 a.m.

DTW

SAN

38h 41m

2 stops

9:18 p.m. - 10:59 a.m.

SAN

DTW

10h 41m

1 stop

C$ 284Frontier

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

6:00 a.m. - 3:44 p.m.

DTW

SAN

12h 44m

1 stop

3:16 p.m. - 12:29 a.m.

SAN

DTW

6h 13m

1 stop

C$ 306Frontier

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

11:54 a.m. - 8:33 p.m.

DTW

SAN

11h 39m

1 stop

3:16 p.m. - 12:29 a.m.

SAN

DTW

6h 13m

1 stop

C$ 309Frontier

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

11:54 a.m. - 12:02 a.m.

DTW

SAN

15h 08m

1 stop

9:19 a.m. - 10:17 a.m.

SAN

DTW

21h 58m

2 stops

C$ 335Frontier

Sun, 5 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

10:27 p.m. - 12:08 a.m.

DTW

SAN

28h 41m

1 stop

2:08 p.m. - 4:35 a.m.

SAN

DTW

11h 27m

1 stop

C$ 416Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

10:27 p.m. - 8:33 p.m.

DTW

SAN

25h 06m

1 stop

2:08 p.m. - 4:35 a.m.

SAN

DTW

11h 27m

1 stop

C$ 418Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

9:51 a.m. - 7:28 p.m.

DTW

SAN

12h 37m

1 stop

8:59 p.m. - 8:54 a.m.

SAN

DTW

8h 55m

1 stop

C$ 447JetBlue

Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar

5:22 p.m. - 8:18 a.m.

DTW

SAN

17h 56m

2 stops

3:45 p.m. - 3:56 p.m.

SAN

DTW

21h 11m

1 stop

C$ 453Alaska Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

Southwest flights from Detroit to San Diego

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Southwest

20 Feb

DTW6:25 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 35m

2 stops

SAN1:00 p.m.San Diego

23 Feb

SAN10:25 a.m.San Diego

8h 45m

2 stops

DTW10:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 868

Southwest

14 Feb

DTW6:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 40m

1 stop

SAN10:40 a.m.San Diego

21 Feb

SAN12:20 p.m.San Diego

8h 35m

1 stop

DTW11:55 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 1,042

Southwest

14 Feb

DTW4:45 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 55m

2 stops

SAN9:40 p.m.San Diego

21 Feb

SAN12:20 p.m.San Diego

8h 35m

1 stop

DTW11:55 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 1,049

JetBlue flights from Detroit to San Diego

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JetBlue

21 Feb

DTW11:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 19m

1 stop

SAN7:24 p.m.San Diego

25 Feb

SAN8:44 p.m.San Diego

9h 17m

1 stop

DTW9:01 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 447

JetBlue

9 Mar

DTW9:51 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 37m

1 stop

SAN7:28 p.m.San Diego

11 Mar

SAN9:07 p.m.San Diego

8h 47m

1 stop

DTW8:54 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 470

JetBlue

8 Mar

DTW9:51 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 37m

1 stop

SAN7:28 p.m.San Diego

12 Mar

SAN8:59 p.m.San Diego

8h 55m

1 stop

DTW8:54 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 522

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DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

11:54 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

San Diego

Sat 14/3

9:18 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop10h 41m

C$ 264

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

10:27 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop12h 38m

San Diego

Sun 15/3

9:18 p.m.-5:09 p.m.

2 stops16h 51m

C$ 271

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/3

7:24 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops38h 41m

San Diego

Sat 14/3

9:18 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop10h 41m

C$ 284

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-3:44 p.m.

1 stop12h 44m

San Diego

Tue 17/3

3:16 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

C$ 306

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

11:54 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

San Diego

Tue 17/3

3:16 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

C$ 309

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

11:54 a.m.-12:02 a.m.

1 stop15h 08m

San Diego

Thu 30/4

9:19 a.m.-10:17 a.m.

2 stops21h 58m

C$ 335

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/3

10:27 p.m.-12:08 a.m.

1 stop28h 41m

San Diego

Tue 31/3

2:08 p.m.-4:35 a.m.

1 stop11h 27m

C$ 416

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

10:27 p.m.-8:33 p.m.

1 stop25h 06m

San Diego

Tue 31/3

2:08 p.m.-4:35 a.m.

1 stop11h 27m

C$ 418

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

9:51 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

1 stop12h 37m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

8:59 p.m.-8:54 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 447

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

5:22 p.m.-8:18 a.m.

2 stops17h 56m

San Diego

Tue 17/3

3:45 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

1 stop21h 11m

C$ 453

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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$ 353. 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$ 414.

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$ 314. 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 Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Diego on Tuesday is C$ 1,106.

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

Flying to San Diego from Detroit in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 364 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to San Diego are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of C$ 805. 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?

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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$ 576 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$ 461 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?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San Diego flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 52% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to San Diego

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Fastest flight time	4h 52m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to San Diego takes 4h 52m

Direct flights go from Detroit to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

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 52m.
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?
As of February 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and San Diego, the leading plane model is Airbus A321-100/200, making up 56.65% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 18.55%, Boeing 737-900 with 15.52%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 1.41%.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Detroit and San Diego, the leading airline is Spirit Airlines, making up 56% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Frontier with 22%, Southwest with 16%, and Delta with 6%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 177	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,421 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom C$ 206	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,054 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,162 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom C$ 456	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,280 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Delta Flights From Detroit to San Diego
Delta flight deals from Detroit to San Diego start from C$ 409 round-trip. Over the 13 Delta flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 548 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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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?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San Diego flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 52% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Diego?

Sun Country Air and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Diego

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to San Diego?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 190.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to San Diego?

Flights connecting via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 45m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to San Diego?

Las Vegas (LAS) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 03m.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Diego on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Detroit to San Diego as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00p.m., with 51% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Diego on average per week?

As of February 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Detroit to San Diego. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

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