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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Diego Starting at $63

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
        DTW08:40 pm
        5h 12m
        Nonstop
        SAN10:52 pm
        Thu, Feb 13|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
        $353$380
        7% OFF
        7% OFF
        $380$353

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $353 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW08:40 pm
        5h 12m
        Nonstop
        SAN10:52 pm
        Fri, Feb 14|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
        $353$380
        7% OFF
        7% OFF
        $380$353

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $353 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:45 am
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        SAN11:59 am
        Wed, Mar 5|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $63$380
        83% OFF
        83% OFF
        $380$63

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $63 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:45 am
        27h 26m
        1 stop
        SAN07:11 am
        Tue, Feb 25|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $65
        $65

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $65 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW09:14 pm
        19h 18m
        1 stop
        SAN01:32 pm
        Mon, Jan 27|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $70
        $70

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Jan 27, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $70 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW09:14 pm
        19h 18m
        1 stop
        SAN01:32 pm
        Mon, Feb 10|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW09:14 pm
        19h 18m
        1 stop
        SAN01:32 pm
        Mon, Jan 20|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Jan 20, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW06:45 am
        10h 27m
        1 stop
        SAN02:12 pm
        Mon, Feb 24|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Feb 24, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW09:14 pm
        29h 35m
        1 stop
        SAN11:49 pm
        Mon, Jan 13|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Mon, Jan 13, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • DTW03:41 pm
        19h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN07:45 am
        Wed, Jan 29|Detroit - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $72
        $72

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Wed, Jan 29, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $72 including taxes and charges.

      • DTT01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SAN02:00 pm
        Fri, Jan 17|Detroit - San Diego|Delta Air Lines
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When is the 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.

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Find cheap airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Diego? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.

Frontier Airlines
From $63
Alaska Airlines
From $107
Delta Air Lines
From $112
American Airlines
From $118
Southwest Airlines
From $128
United Airlines
From $134
Spirit Airlines
From $148
Jetblue Airways
From $210

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Alternative Cheap Routes from Detroit to San Diego

There are various non-direct routes from Detroit to San Diego which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    DTW
    06:45 am
    8h 14m
    1 transfer
    SAN
    11:59 am
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - San Diego International Airport
    Wed, Mar 5Frontier Airlines
    $63
  • Frontier Airlines
    DTW
    06:45 am
    14h 37m
    1 transfer
    CLD
    06:22 pm
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - McClellan-Palomar Airport
    Tue, Feb 25Frontier Airlines
    $234
  • Frontier Airlines
    DTW
    06:45 am
    14h 37m
    1 transfer
    CLD
    06:22 pm
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - McClellan-Palomar Airport
    Tue, Feb 25Frontier Airlines
    $234
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $371.

  • How long does it take to fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 4 hours 55 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 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • 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.

How to find a cheap flight from Detroit to San Diego

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Flight Info | Detroit to San Diego

Cheapest nonstop flight price$62
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$359
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance3,168.31 km
Average flight time4 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines

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