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Flights from San Diego to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 578 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 831 and C$ 795 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 23m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 43 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 7:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 2:19 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 10:20 pm and lands at 5:45 am.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive 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, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Detroit.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Detroit

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego

Monday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air France,Delta,KLM

Air France,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Delta,KLM,Air France, +1 more

Delta,KLM, +2 more

Sunday

Air France,Delta,KLM, +1 more

Air France,Delta, +2 more

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Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

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Detroit - San Diego

Cabin classes:

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