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August 19 - August 25
DTW - San Diego
$292
$251
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September 1 - September 8
DTW - San Diego
$271
$257
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August 18 - August 22
DTW - San Diego
$304
$259
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September 2 - September 23
DTW - San Diego
$238
$262
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September 2 - September 15
DTW - San Diego
$246
$266
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September 15 - September 30
DTW - San Diego
$254
$267
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September 29 - September 30
DTW - San Diego
$311
$268
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August 18 - August 24
DTW - San Diego
$291
$270
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September 15 - September 16
DTW - San Diego
$293
$271
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September 1 - September 15
DTW - San Diego
$245
$272
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Insights for flights from Detroit to San Diego
How much is a round trip from Detroit to San Diego
Regular price: $241 - $353
Prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Detroit to San Diego is between $241 and $353. The current lowest deal is $251 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 19 to Aug 25.
now $251
Low $241
High $353
The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to San Diego
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Diego is April, with a median price of $277. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $659. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
April
Flights from $277
February
Flights from $659
Direct flights from Detroit to San Diego
Deutsche Luft Hansa
Last-minute flights going from Detroit to San Diego
Wed, Jul 1
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$344
$334
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$360
$332
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$333
$334
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$346
$331
One-way
Sun, Jul 12
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$343
$312
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
DTW - San Diego
Detroit (DTW) - San Diego (SAN)
Frontier Airlines
$343
$324
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to San Diego
Dec 4 - Dec 12
$672 → $402
40%
Dec 4 - Dec 13
$667 → $445
33%
Dec 5 - Dec 12
$673 → $463
31%
Dec 10 - Dec 14
$681 → $507
26%
Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to San Diego
Detroit - San Diego route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Detroit to San Diego are above the typical level, with 3% good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Diego, with a median price of $277.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 20h 19m
Flights from Detroit to San Diego typically take 20h 19m, covering a distance of 3142 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route
Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.
🏆 Airline highlight
Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights
Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights from Detroit to San Diego in recent deals.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Detroit to San Diego are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
Detroit main airports to depart from
Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan is a good option for flights from Detroit to San Diego.
📍 ~30 km from Detroit (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$251
San Diego main airports to arrive at
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Detroit to San Diego.
📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car, bus).
💸 Flights from ~$251
McClellan–Palomar (CLD)
McClellan–Palomar Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Detroit to San Diego.
📍 ~50 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$349
Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative
Tijuana International (TIJ)
This airport offers direct access via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal for Mexico-bound travel.
📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$443
John Wayne (SNA)
This airport is a major US domestic alternative, offering a good balance of proximity and service.
📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$267
Los Angeles International (LAX)
As a primary global hub, this airport provides the most extensive international and domestic route options.
📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$215
Ontario International (ONT)
This airport is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested than LAX or SNA.
📍 ~160 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$244
Long Beach (LGB)
This airport is very easy to navigate with fast security, good for specific West Coast routes.
📍 ~155 km from San Diego (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$349
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