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Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit from $42

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Spirit Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
12h 51m1 stop
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7:54 pm - 11:34 pmDTW-SAN
6h 40m1 stop
$97Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
12h 51m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:34 pmDTW-SAN
6h 40m1 stop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
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7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
Logo
6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$124
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
Logo
1:35 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
12h 51m1 stop
Logo
6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$127
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 12
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12:04 pm - 12:46 amSAN-DTW
9h 42m1 stop
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7:54 pm - 11:34 pmDTW-SAN
6h 40m1 stop
$130
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 7:29 amDTW-SAN
14h 35m1 stop
$148Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 19
Frontier Logo
9:03 pm - 12:46 amSAN-DTW
24h 43m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 11:53 pmDTW-SAN
20h 43m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Frontier Logo
12:04 pm - 12:46 amSAN-DTW
9h 42m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 5:26 amSAN-DTW
6h 39m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:03 amDTW-SAN
4h 48mnonstop
$152Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 19
Frontier Logo
10:11 am - 8:06 pmSAN-DTW
6h 55m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:09 amDTW-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$153Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22

Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 10
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
12h 51m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 20
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SAN11:34 pmSan Diego
$97
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 10
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
12h 51m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 20
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 40m
1 stop
SAN11:34 pmSan Diego
$99
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 17
SAN7:47 pmSan Diego
6h 39m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 19
DTW7:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 35m
1 stop
SAN7:29 amSan Diego
$148
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Frontier flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 11
SAN9:03 pmSan Diego
24h 43m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 18
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 43m
1 stop
SAN11:53 pmSan Diego
$149
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Frontier
Sep 4
SAN12:04 pmSan Diego
9h 42m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 11
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 59m
1 stop
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
$150
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Frontier
Sep 19
SAN10:11 amSan Diego
6h 55m
1 stop
DTW8:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 22
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 59m
1 stop
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
$153
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Price

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/10

1:35 pm-5:26 am

1 stop12h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

7:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$97

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/10

1:35 pm-5:26 am

1 stop12h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

7:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$99

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

$124

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/10

1:35 pm-5:26 am

1 stop12h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

$127

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 9/4

12:04 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

7:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$130

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

7:54 pm-7:29 am

1 stop14h 35m

$148

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 9/11

9:03 pm-12:46 am

1 stop24h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

6:10 am-11:53 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$149

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Thu 9/4

12:04 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

$150

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:47 pm-5:26 am

1 stop6h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

9:15 am-11:03 am

Nonstop4h 48m

$152

San DiegoDetroit

SAN - DTW

SANDTW

San Diego

Fri 9/19

10:11 am-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 59m

$153

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $329, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego during June instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $384.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $458. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sunday is $562.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $440 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $499. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $475 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego for as low as $351 on momondo.

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

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

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You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

How have San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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$42

Fastest flight time

4h 25m

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The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $42. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $97.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 25m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day.
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  • How far is San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    There are 1950.3 mi between San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 30m.

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

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 San Diego Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,042 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,211 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,985 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $423Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Delta flight deals from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start from $299 round-trip. Over the 25 Delta flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $547 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Across 8,916 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about 2 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $289 to $514. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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