Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTT)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Detroit

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Detroit flights are currently cheapest in June.

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San Diego to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$174
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week55

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

There are 4 airports in Detroit: Detroit City, Detroit Wayne County, Pontiac, and Ann Arbor.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit is $174. 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 25 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Detroit.
Delta, Air France and KLM fly direct from San Diego to Detroit.
There are 55 flights per week flying from San Diego to Detroit, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Detroit is usually June.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Detroit is Detroit Wayne County – which is 17.3 miles away from the center of Detroit. We've found flights to this airport from $174.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Detroit on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 25 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 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 45°F. July is typically the warmest month in Detroit, when it usually averages around 80°F. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°F. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Detroit is Spirit Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Detroit Wayne County Airport is Delta.

How to find cheap flights to Detroit from San Diego

Looking for cheap tickets from San Diego to Detroit? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Diego to Detroit. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Detroit from San Diego from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best San Diego–Detroit ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Detroit from San Diego.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap San Diego–Detroit flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
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  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from San Diego and Detroit. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Detroit, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
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