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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego from $110

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6:00 am - 11:50 pmDTW-SAN
20h 50m1 stop
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6:25 am - 6:33 pmSAN-DTW
9h 08m1 stop
$170Frontier
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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 30
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6:00 am - 11:50 pmDTW-SAN
20h 50m1 stop
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6:25 am - 6:33 pmSAN-DTW
9h 08m1 stop
$171Frontier
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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 30
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9:05 pm - 11:17 amDTW-SAN
17h 12m1 stop
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6:25 am - 6:33 pmSAN-DTW
9h 08m1 stop
$176Frontier
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 6:28 pmDTW-SAN
25h 10m1 stop
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7:43 pm - 7:33 pmSAN-DTW
20h 50m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 17
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 10:24 pmDTW-SAN
17h 24m1 stop
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6:41 am - 12:59 amSAN-DTW
15h 18m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Sat, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 8
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 11:50 pmDTW-SAN
9h 36m1 stop
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6:25 am - 6:33 pmSAN-DTW
9h 08m1 stop
$186Frontier
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 pmDTW-SAN
20h 50m1 stop
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6:41 am - 12:59 amSAN-DTW
15h 18m1 stop
$188Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 11:50 pmDTW-SAN
18h 55m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:43 pm - 7:33 pmSAN-DTW
20h 50m1 stop
$190Frontier
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 24
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7:59 pm - 9:20 pmDTW-SAN
28h 21m1 stop
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9:03 pm - 12:59 amSAN-DTW
24h 56m1 stop
$220Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 24
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5:33 am - 2:15 pmDTW-SAN
11h 42m1 stop
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6:19 am - 7:14 pmSAN-DTW
9h 55m1 stop
$239American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Diego

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Diego flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 22
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 30
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
9h 08m
1 stop
DTW6:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$170
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Frontier
Oct 22
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:50 pmSan Diego
Oct 30
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
9h 08m
1 stop
DTW6:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$171
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Frontier
Nov 2
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 12m
1 stop
SAN11:17 amSan Diego
Nov 6
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
9h 08m
1 stop
DTW6:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$176
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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
Oct 1
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SAN11:34 pmSan Diego
Oct 4
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
10h 30m
1 stop
DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$246
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 1
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SAN11:34 pmSan Diego
Oct 4
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
7h 03m
1 stop
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$249
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 23
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 35m
1 stop
SAN7:29 amSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
12h 51m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$261
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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 September 17, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:25 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$170

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:25 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$171

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

9:05 pm-11:17 am

1 stop17h 12m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

6:25 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$176

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

8:18 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Diego

Fri 10/17

7:43 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$180

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-10:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:41 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 18m

$181

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

5:14 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

6:25 am-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$186

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

6:41 am-12:59 am

1 stop15h 18m

$188

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

7:55 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Diego

Fri 10/24

7:43 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$190

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/13

7:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop28h 21m

San Diego

Fri 10/24

9:03 pm-12:59 am

1 stop24h 56m

$220

DetroitSan Diego

DTW - SAN

DTWSAN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

5:33 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 42m

San Diego

Wed 11/12

6:19 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$239

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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 $283.

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 $499. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $529. 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 $550.

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 $415 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 $352 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 September 2025, prices for Detroit to San Diego flights are approximately 61% 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

$190

Fastest flight time

4h 33m

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 $190. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $398.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Diego takes 4h 33m
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 6h 57m.

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $368Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Across 25 Delta flights from Detroit to San Diego this week, the average price was $535, with the best Delta deals starting from $299 round-trip. 7,961 users have rated Delta on momondo, with an average score of 7.9/10.

  • Spirit Airlines Flights From Detroit to San Diego

    Across 8,023 Spirit Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 6.3/10. Spirit Airlines flies from Detroit to San Diego about 4 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $107 to $228. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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