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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego from $52

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These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from Detroit to San Diego that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
6:15 am - 2:01 pmDTW-SAN
10h 46m1 stop
3:00 pm - 12:55 amSAN-DTW
6h 55m1 stop
$114Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
8:19 pm - 9:01 amDTW-SAN
15h 42m1 stop
5:39 pm - 6:02 amSAN-DTW
9h 23m1 stop
$122Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 5
10:26 pm - 9:12 amDTW-SAN
13h 46m1 stop
8:14 pm - 12:01 pmSAN-DTW
12h 47m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 10
2:43 pm - 12:14 amDTW-SAN
12h 31m1 stop
7:18 pm - 5:20 amSAN-DTW
7h 02m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Tue, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 24
8:19 pm - 12:10 amDTW-SAN
6h 51m1 stop
9:56 am - 12:55 amSAN-DTW
11h 59m1 stop
$136Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Thu, Feb 27
5:25 am - 4:44 pmDTW-SAN
14h 19m1 stop
6:55 am - 1:53 pmSAN-DTW
27h 58m1 stop
Wed, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 10
10:33 pm - 9:01 amDTW-SAN
13h 28m1 stop
3:00 pm - 12:55 amSAN-DTW
6h 55m1 stop
$138Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 26
2:08 pm - 4:44 pmDTW-SAN
29h 36m3 stops
5:39 pm - 5:54 amSAN-DTW
9h 15m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 11
3:35 pm - 12:20 amDTW-SAN
11h 45m1 stop
3:02 pm - 4:45 amSAN-DTW
10h 43m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Sat, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 24
1:00 pm - 1:58 pmDTW-SAN
27h 58m2 stops
3:02 pm - 4:45 amSAN-DTW
10h 43m1 stop
$169Frontier
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Wed, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 24

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Feb 25
DTW6:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 46m
1 stop
SAN2:01 pmSan Diego
Mar 4
SAN3:00 pmSan Diego
6h 55m
1 stop
DTW12:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Feb 26
DTW8:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 42m
1 stop
SAN9:01 amSan Diego
Mar 5
SAN5:39 pmSan Diego
9h 23m
1 stop
DTW6:02 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
Mar 5
DTW10:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 46m
1 stop
SAN9:12 amSan Diego
Mar 10
SAN8:14 pmSan Diego
12h 47m
1 stop
DTW12:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Delta flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Feb 6
DTW8:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 15m
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN1:25 pmSan Diego
14h 01m
1 stop
DTW6:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta
Feb 11
DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 07m
SAN6:02 pmSan Diego
Feb 18
SAN12:00 pmSan Diego
4h 24m
DTW7:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta
Feb 6
DTW8:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 12m
SAN10:52 pmSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN7:25 amSan Diego
4h 20m
DTW2:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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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?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of August, then departing from Detroit during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $427.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to San Diego is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $535. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $619. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $311. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $564.

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 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $479 when searching 3 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 $401 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes 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.

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

As of January 2025, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 10% 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

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Best Price Found

$52

Fastest flight time

4h 46m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $52. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $114.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Diego takes 4h 46m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)

  • How far is Detroit to San Diego by plane?

    Detroit and San Diego are 1966.6 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 45m.

  • 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 for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San Diego Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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


Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

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FrontierPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,428 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,087 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,587 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $438Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,456 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Across 16 Delta flights from Detroit to San Diego this week, the average price was $554, with the best Delta deals starting from $438 round-trip. 8,456 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.


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