CA $48 Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $48 for one-way flights and CA $153 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Detroit to San Diego (DTW - SAN) route information
Origin airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
CA $152
Distance
3124 km
Average flight time
1 hour 48 mins

Detroit to San Diego Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Detroit to San Diego 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Diego from Detroit whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic nonstop flights to San Diego Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Detroit to San Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, DTW to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Detroit to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from Detroit currently is just CA $153 rising to CA $183.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in June when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Diego from Detroit 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from DTW to SAN?
Round-trip journeys from Detroit Metro Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) start from CA $153. This is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from DTW to San Diego Airport?
We get that things come up unexpectedly, so we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Detroit Metro Airport to San Diego Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for DTW to SAN flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from DTW to San Diego Airport?
Around 3,100 kilometers separates Detroit and San Diego, so pack some in-flight entertainment to keep you busy for a couple of hours. That novel you haven’t finished will be perfect.
Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Diego Airport?
A popular option with many travelers, Delta Air Lines (DL) operates 95 flights every month from Detroit Metro Airport to SAN. Pick the one that fits with your travel schedule and book your ticket today.
Are Detroit Metro Airport to San Diego Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from Detroit Metro Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not every airline advertises prices that far in advance.
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