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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 1:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:53 pm and lands at 1:50 am.

The flight takes about 4h 57m.

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

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego takes 4h 57m, covering 5,055 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego range from C$ 560 to C$ 927, with an average of C$ 753 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 560 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the C$ 753 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 386 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 845 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 126 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 447 to C$ 2,263. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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$ 294, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 74 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 704 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 800, a difference of C$ 96.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 34m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Mission Beach. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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.

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

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