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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Diego.

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 376 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 811 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 8% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 630 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 748, a difference of C$ 118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

The flight takes about 4h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 20% above the route average of C$ 713. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego takes 4h 50m, covering 5,055 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 503 to C$ 2,512. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 321, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 55m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 12m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego range from C$ 503 to C$ 876, with an average of C$ 713 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 503 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue