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1:06 pm - 6:54 amSAN-DTW
14h 48m1 stop
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8:46 pm - 10:13 amDTW-SAN
16h 27m1 stop
$192Frontier
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 3
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6:36 am - 6:07 pmSAN-DTW
8h 31m1 stop
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10:29 pm - 8:07 pmDTW-SAN
24h 38m2 stops
$193Frontier
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
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8:39 am - 12:22 pmSAN-DTW
24h 43m1 stop
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9:18 am - 3:38 pmDTW-SAN
33h 20m2 stops
$195Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
Frontier Logo
1:06 pm - 6:54 amSAN-DTW
14h 48m1 stop
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9:37 am - 11:07 pmDTW-SAN
16h 30m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Sun, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 29
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1:37 pm - 8:29 pmSAN-DTW
27h 52m2 stops
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10:29 pm - 3:27 pmDTW-SAN
19h 58m1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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5:47 pm - 5:12 pmSAN-DTW
20h 25m2 stops
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10:29 pm - 3:07 pmDTW-SAN
19h 38m1 stop
$199Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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6:25 am - 6:12 pmSAN-DTW
8h 47m1 stop
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1:17 pm - 8:01 amDTW-SAN
21h 44m2 stops
$201Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:25 am - 11:25 amSAN-DTW
26h 00m1 stop
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6:12 pm - 12:38 pmDTW-SAN
21h 26m2 stops
$202Frontier
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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 4
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1:06 pm - 6:54 amSAN-DTW
14h 48m1 stop
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9:02 am - 1:15 pmDTW-SAN
7h 13m1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 2
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6:20 am - 8:18 pmSAN-DTW
10h 58m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 8:25 pmDTW-SAN
10h 20m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Frontier flights from San Diego to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to Detroit flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 21
SAN1:06 pmSan Diego
14h 48m
1 stop
DTW6:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 3
DTW8:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 27m
1 stop
SAN10:13 amSan Diego
$192
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Frontier
Nov 21
SAN6:36 amSan Diego
8h 31m
1 stop
DTW6:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 1
DTW10:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 38m
2 stops
SAN8:07 pmSan Diego
$193
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Frontier
Dec 21
SAN1:06 pmSan Diego
14h 48m
1 stop
DTW6:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 29
DTW9:37 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 30m
1 stop
SAN11:07 pmSan Diego
$197
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit

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Alaska Airlines
Nov 17
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
24h 25m
2 stops
DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 24
DTW7:13 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 46m
2 stops
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego
$550
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 19
SAN2:03 pmSan Diego
22h 52m
2 stops
DTW3:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 23
DTW4:53 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 37m
2 stops
SAN6:30 amSan Diego
$570
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Detroit 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 November 5, 2025.
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San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sun 12/21

1:06 pm-6:54 am

1 stop14h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

8:46 pm-10:13 am

1 stop16h 27m

$192

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 11/21

6:36 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

10:29 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$193

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Mon 11/24

8:39 am-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

9:18 am-3:38 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$195

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Sun 12/21

1:06 pm-6:54 am

1 stop14h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

9:37 am-11:07 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$197

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 11/19

1:37 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

10:29 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$198

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Mon 11/17

5:47 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

10:29 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$199

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:25 am-6:12 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

1:17 pm-8:01 am

2 stops21h 44m

$201

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 12/3

6:25 am-11:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

6:12 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$202

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 12/25

1:06 pm-6:54 am

1 stop14h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

9:02 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$203

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 2/11

6:20 am-8:18 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

1:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$233

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Detroit?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from San Diego is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $250, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to Detroit during August average around $300.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from San Diego is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $446. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to Detroit for around $509.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $382. Flying to Detroit in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $499 on average. Flights to Detroit from San Diego at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Detroit flight route?

Fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for the best San Diego - Detroit flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $473 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from San Diego for as low as $379 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Detroit flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Detroit flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Detroit flight.

How have San Diego to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Diego to Detroit flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to Detroit

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to Detroit according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Diego to Detroit (SAN to DTT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$219

Fastest flight time

4h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Detroit from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $219. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $400.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Detroit takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Detroit every day.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
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  • How far is San Diego to Detroit by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and Detroit is about 1966.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 6h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Detroit?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Detroit refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Detroit?

    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 San Diego Airport to Detroit.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to Detroit?

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit

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FrontierPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,115 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,113 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,001 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,039 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $423Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,239 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Diego to Detroit

    Delta operates around 20 flights from San Diego to Detroit every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $535, but momondo users have found Delta deals from San Diego to Detroit from as low as $299 round-trip. Delta has been scored 7.9/10 in 8,004 reviews.

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