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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego from $89

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Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
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6:27 pm - 9:47 amSAN-DTW
12h 20m1 stop
$165Frontier
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dom, set 14 - gio, set 18
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6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
Logo
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-DTW
7h 03m1 stop
$166
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lun, set 15 - gio, set 25
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:08 pmDTW-SAN
17h 08m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:41 am - 4:19 pmSAN-DTW
6h 38m1 stop
$167Frontier
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lun, ott 13 - gio, ott 30
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 8:07 pmDTW-SAN
16h 57m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:41 am - 12:59 amSAN-DTW
15h 18m1 stop
$168Frontier
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gio, ott 2 - lun, ott 13
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6:00 am - 11:02 amDTW-SAN
8h 02m1 stop
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7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
$171
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dom, ago 24 - sab, set 6
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8:00 am - 10:24 pmDTW-SAN
17h 24m1 stop
Logo
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-DTW
7h 03m1 stop
$172
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mar, set 16 - mar, set 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 7:29 amDTW-SAN
27h 48m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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sab, set 6 - mer, set 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:34 pmDTW-SAN
6h 40m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:59 am - 7:30 pmSAN-DTW
4h 31mnonstop
$176Spirit Airlines
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mer, set 17 - dom, set 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:03 amDTW-SAN
4h 48mnonstop
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7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
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gio, set 4 - mer, set 10
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9:05 pm - 7:29 amDTW-SAN
13h 24m1 stop
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7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
$190Spirit Airlines
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Frontier flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 14
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 59m
1 stop
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
Sep 18
SAN6:27 pmSan Diego
12h 20m
1 stop
DTW9:47 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$165
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Frontier
Oct 13
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 08m
1 stop
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
Oct 30
SAN6:41 amSan Diego
6h 38m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$167
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Frontier
Oct 2
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 57m
1 stop
SAN8:07 pmSan Diego
Oct 13
SAN6:41 amSan Diego
15h 18m
1 stop
DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$168
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Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 6
DTW6:41 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 48m
3 stops
SAN7:29 amSan Diego
Sep 17
SAN7:47 pmSan Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$174
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 17
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SAN11:34 pmSan Diego
Sep 21
SAN11:59 amSan Diego
4h 31m
DTW7:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$176
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 29
DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 56m
1 stop
SAN7:21 amSan Diego
Sep 6
SAN7:47 pmSan Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$181
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated agosto 18, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 9/14

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

gio 9/18

6:27 pm-9:47 am

1 stop12h 20m

$165

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun 9/15

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

gio 9/25

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$166

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun 10/13

6:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop17h 08m

San Diego

gio 10/30

6:41 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$167

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

gio 10/2

6:10 am-8:07 pm

1 stop16h 57m

San Diego

lun 10/13

6:41 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 18m

$168

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom 8/24

6:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Diego

sab 9/6

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

$171

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar 9/16

8:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San Diego

mar 9/30

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$172

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sab 9/6

6:41 am-7:29 am

3 stops27h 48m

San Diego

mer 9/17

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

$174

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer 9/17

7:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

dom 9/21

11:59 am-7:30 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$176

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

gio 9/4

9:15 am-11:03 am

Nonstop4h 48m

San Diego

mer 9/10

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

$189

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sab 9/6

9:05 pm-7:29 am

1 stop13h 24m

San Diego

sab 9/13

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

$190

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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 July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $306.

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 Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $499. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $544. 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 evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $553.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $409 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 $349 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 August 2025, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

$89

Fastest flight time

4h 32m

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 $89. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $165.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Diego takes 4h 32m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Diego every day.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • 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 4h 32m.

  • 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.

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  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Diego

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $106Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,038 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,212 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $303Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $368Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Across 27 Delta flights from Detroit to San Diego this week, the average price was $541, with the best Delta deals starting from $303 round-trip. 7,981 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

  • Southwest Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Across 4,246 Southwest reviews on momondo, the average score is 8.0/10. Southwest flies from Detroit to San Diego about 1 time each week, with ticket deals ranging from $368 to $523. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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