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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Detroit (SAN-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
Spirit's Wi-Fi ensures gate-to-gate connectivity.
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Most popular
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to Detroit, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is July, where tickets cost C$ 458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 821 and C$ 775 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 250 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing in-flight connectivity.


Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to three extra inches of legroom for added comfort.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom for a premium experience.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ensuring online access throughout the flight.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Joe Cortez
Airports
SAN

Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, with peak wait times around 30–35 minutes, even during busy hours.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
DTW

For a quick city connection, DTW offers a bus route from downtown, taking about an hour to reach the airport.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Diego to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Diego to Detroit flights

  • Can I rent a car at DTW?

    You can easily rent a car at DTW, as it features locations for car rentals like Alamo, Budget, Avis, National, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty. As their counters are within the airport’s terminals, you won’t need ground transportation to get to your preferred car rental counter.

  • What is the fastest way to travel to SAN from downtown San Antonio?

    To travel to SAN from downtown San Antonio, you can board a bus or a taxi. Between the two, the taxis travel faster. Hence, if you’d like to travel to SAN from downtown San Antonio as fast as you can, you should board a taxi.

  • Does SAN have a prayer room?

    In case you’d like to pray before boarding your flight to Detroit, you’re in luck, as this airport features a prayer room. Located Airside in Terminal 2, this prayer/meditation room is open to all, regardless of religion.

  • Where is the pharmacy at DTW?

    DTW’s pharmacy, Mills Pharmacy, is near Gate B2 in McNamara Terminal. It offers traditional medications and is usually open from 5 am to 10 pm.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Detroit flight route: Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Detroit?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Detroit flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Detroit?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • While waiting for your flight to Detroit at San Diego International Airport (SAN), you can relax at Airspace Lounge a short distance from Gates 22 and 23 in Terminal 2, United Club on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1, or Delta Sky Club next to Gate 37 in Terminal 2. At any of these lounges, you’ll enjoy access to a comfortable seat, several entertainment sources, clean washrooms, a selection of drinks, and a wide range of snacks. Kindly note that to enter Delta Sky Club or United Club, you’ll have to show proof that you’re flying with the airline they are affiliated with.
  • If you’d like to withdraw some cash at SAN, you can do so without hassle, as this airport is home to several ATMs. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are near Gates 1, 2, 5, and 13, whereas in Terminal 2, they are near Gates 23 and 36.
  • You can grab a meal at SAN while waiting for your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), given that this remarkable airport is full of dining options. You can enjoy custom-built burgers at The Counter, a hot drink at Pacifica Breeze Café, and a quick meal at Urban Crave in Terminal 1, while in Terminal 2 West, you can order a Mexican-cuisine dish at Qdoba Mexican Grill, a Thai dish at Saffron Thai, and an American-styled dish at PGA Tour Grill. For snacks, you should check out Terminal 2 East, which features several fast-food restaurants and cafes.
  • If you travel with your baby to DTW, you can comfortably breastfeed before departing this airport, as it features several nursing rooms. In the McNamara Terminal, these nursing rooms are near Gates A15, A25, A53, A63, and C2, while in the North Terminal, they are found near Gates D8, D15, and D24.
  • Before exiting DTW, you can enjoy relaxing spa services at the Be Relax Spa, near Gate A45 in McNamara Terminal. Don’t worry about incurring a massive bill if you visit it, given that this spa offers its services at affordable rates.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Detroit

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Diego (SAN)
Detroit (DTW)

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