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158 € Cheap Flights from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County

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Flight deals from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 178 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Detroit.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Detroit.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 28 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Detroit.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Detroit.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Detroit.178 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Detroit.178 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Detroit.179 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Detroit.179 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Detroit.231 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
Detroit.286 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Detroit.419 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 419 €, select.
Detroit.422 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 422 €, select.
Detroit.458 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Diego International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 458 €, select.
Detroit.458 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 458 €, select.
Detroit.458 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 458 €, select.
Detroit.458 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Diego International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 458 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 158 €
Jun
from 178 €
Jul
from 179 €
Aug
from 179 €
Sep
from 231 €
Oct
from 459 €
Nov
from 460 €
Dec
from 458 €
Jan
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Feb
from 680 €
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San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

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San Diego to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found158 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week97

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County is 158 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County.
Delta, Air France and KLM fly direct from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County.
As of May 2026, there are 97 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Detroit Wayne County is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit Wayne County but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Detroit Wayne County.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Each week, there are 37 San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 06:15 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:15 with Delta Air Lines.

  • Your SAN to DTW flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering Detroit (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SAN to DTW flights, with 80.6% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and DTW:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • At the moment, 85 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 158 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SAN to DTW, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • 71.38% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit

  • The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Detroit in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Detroit, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to tick off its popular sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Detroit

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.