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Flight deals from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 190 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Detroit.178 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 25 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, 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 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.179 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 29 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, 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 Thu, 28 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 179 €, select.
Detroit.190 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 27 Jun.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 Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Detroit.213 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Sep, 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 213 €, 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.358 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 358 €, select.
Detroit.387 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Mon, 2 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 Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 387 €, 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.436 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 436 €, 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.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego 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 to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from 179 €
Jun
from 190 €
Jul
from 179 €
Aug
from 179 €
Sep
from 213 €
Oct
from 358 €
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from 460 €
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from 458 €
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San Diego 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 found178 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week73

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County is 178 €. 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 to Detroit Wayne County.
Delta, KLM and Air France fly direct from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County.
As of May 2026, there are 73 flights per week flying from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Tuesday, 14 July 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.

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

  • Start your travels at one of San Diego's main airports, San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) taking off from either of these.

  • 4 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of San Diego.

  • The most popular route is from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with 26 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from SAN to DTW is the 6:15am Delta Air Lines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:23pm with Delta Air Lines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from San Diego to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Fly without interruptions from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Nonstop flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) operate from here.

  • When departing from SAN, you can take a direct flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Delta Air Lines.

  • Most passengers choose to book seats with Delta Air Lines between SAN and DTW.

  • Delta Air Lines sets the standard for punctuality. A dependable 80.6% of its services on this route arrive without delay.

  • Travelling from central San Diego to SAN takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to San Diego International Airport:

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

  • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • You can reach CLD from the centre of San Diego in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to DTW flight:

About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit is roughly 29 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.

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

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

  • 89 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. A return flight starts at 178 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from San Diego to DTW.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from San Diego to DTW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). August is the peak month for travel to Detroit. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your San Diego to DTW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Detroit

  • Start your Detroit trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are attractions you won't want to skip in Detroit.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Detroit, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Columbus to tick off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Cleveland, about 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are key highlights.

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