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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Detroit Starting at $50

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

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN10:15 pm
        4h 21m
        Nonstop
        DTW05:36 am
        Thu, Feb 20|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
        $348$413
        16% OFF
        16% OFF
        $413$348

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $348 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:00 pm
        4h 24m
        Nonstop
        DTW07:24 pm
        Sun, Feb 16|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
        $351$413
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        $413$351

        Choose Delta Air Lines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way direct flight with Delta Air Lines departs from San Diego International Airport on Sun, Feb 16, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $351 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN03:51 pm
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW02:41 pm
        Tue, Jan 28|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $50$413
        88% OFF
        88% OFF
        $413$50

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 28, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $50 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN03:51 pm
        19h 54m
        1 stop
        DTW02:45 pm
        Tue, Jan 14|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $60
        $60

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 14, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $60 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN02:32 pm
        18h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21 pm
        Wed, Feb 5|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $67
        $67

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Feb 5, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $67 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN06:25 am
        26h 56m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21 pm
        Wed, Jan 29|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $69
        $69

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Jan 29, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $69 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN02:32 pm
        18h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW12:21 pm
        Wed, Jan 22|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Wed, Jan 22, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:17 pm
        28h 57m
        1 stop
        DTW08:14 pm
        Thu, Jan 23|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $71
        $71

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Jan 23, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $71 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN03:51 pm
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW02:41 pm
        Tue, Jan 21|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $72
        $72

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Tue, Jan 21, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $72 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN12:17 pm
        28h 57m
        1 stop
        DTW08:14 pm
        Thu, Jan 30|San Diego - Detroit|Frontier Airlines
        $73
        $73

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Diego International Airport on Thu, Jan 30, arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. One-way Prices start from $73 including taxes and charges.

      • SAN01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        DTT02:00 pm
        Sun, Jan 19|San Diego - Detroit|Delta Air Lines
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Find cheap airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from San Diego to Detroit. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Frontier Airlines
From $50
Delta Air Lines
From $104
Alaska Airlines
From $106
Southwest Airlines
From $113
American Airlines
From $116
Spirit Airlines
From $132
Jetblue Airways
From $175
United Airlines
From $183

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Alternative Cheap Routes from San Diego to Detroit

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Detroit from San Diego which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    SAN
    03:51 pm
    19h 50m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    02:41 pm
    San Diego International Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Jan 28Frontier Airlines
    $50
  • American Airlines
    CLD
    12:45 pm
    6h 53m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    10:38 pm
    McClellan-Palomar Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Feb 18American Airlines
    $228
  • American Airlines
    CLD
    12:45 pm
    6h 53m
    1 transfer
    DTW
    10:38 pm
    McClellan-Palomar Airport - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Tue, Feb 18American Airlines
    $228
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Diego to Detroit 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 San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $363.

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

    It takes around 4 hours 37 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Detroit?

    • The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to downtown is about 28 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT)?

    Airlines with flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT): KLM, Southwest Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France and Delta Air Lines.

How to find a cheap flight from San Diego to Detroit

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Flight Info | San Diego to Detroit

Cheapest nonstop flight price$50
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$435
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance3,168.31 km
Average flight time4 hours 37 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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