Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit

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Flight information for San Diego to Detroit to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$156
Spirit 1 stop 10 hr Sep 5 — Sep 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit is currently $156
Cheapest one-way flight
$78
Spirit 1 stop 10 hr Sep 4
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Detroit is currently $78
Fastest flight
4 hr 20 min
The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Detroit takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Detroit is typically April. The most expensive one is typically March.
April
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–250
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $205–400

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit 29 min 17 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland 2 hr 26 min 88 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto 3 hr 31 min 196 mi
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
    Grand Rapids 2 hr 15 min 131 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Detroit

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Detroit?
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Detroit.
When are the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Detroit?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in April. Typical prices range from $145 to $250.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from San Diego to Detroit was with Spirit from $156. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $78.
When are direct flights from San Diego to Detroit available?
There are direct flights from San Diego to Detroit on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from San Diego to Detroit?
Delta flies direct from San Diego to Detroit.
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Detroit?
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit starts at $156 from Thu, Sep 5 to Wed, Sep 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $78 and departs on Wed, Sep 4.
When should you visit Detroit?
Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.
How do I find cheap dates to fly from San Diego to Detroit
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Detroit.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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