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Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Diego starting at AU$ 59

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

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Sat, Apr 19 with Delta Air Lines. One-way direct flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Mon, Apr 21 with Delta Air Lines. One-way direct flights with Delta Air Lines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Tue, Mar 11 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Tue, Apr 15 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Wed, Mar 5 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Tue, Feb 25 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Wed, May 7 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Sat, Apr 12 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Sat, Apr 5 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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

        Fly from Detroit to San Diego on Tue, Mar 18 with Frontier Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Frontier Airlines depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and arrive San Diego International Airport starting at 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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Arrival
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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

    SMTWTFS
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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

    SMTWTFS
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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

    SMTWTFS
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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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Cheapest time to fly 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 lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets 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 cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much is a flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

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

  • How long is a flight 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 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?

    There are 2 airports near San Diego: San Diego International Airport and McClellan-Palomar Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Detroit to San Diego

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Find cheapest flight ticket 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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