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SANDTWFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$223Delta Air Lines
Fastest4h 27mgate to gate
Options found122flights on this route
Find your flightSAN → DTW
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,246
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 9H :56 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2278
19:41
2026-10-30
San Diego (SAN)Lindberg Fld S. Diego
12H :55 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 12h 55m Chicago (ORD), United States
20:30
2026-10-31
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$315
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 12H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,246
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 12H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2278
19:41
2026-10-30
San Diego (SAN)Lindberg Fld S. Diego
14H :43 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 14h 43m Chicago (ORD), United States
22:22
2026-10-31
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$315
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 14H :43 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,246
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 14H :43 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2278
19:41
2026-10-30
San Diego (SAN)Lindberg Fld S. Diego
16H :26 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 16h 26m Chicago (ORD), United States
23:57
2026-10-31
Detroit MI (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$315
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 16H :26 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,246
Flight DetailsSAN to DTW - 16H :26 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$223Delta Air Lines07:45
Earliest departure$374American Airlines06:00
Shortest duration$521Delta Air Lines06:15
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
$223Delta Air Lines at 07:45Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$253Delta Air Lines at 13:53Evening
18:00-23:59
$290United Airlines at 18:30
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
San Diego (SAN)
Lindberg Fld S. Diego
United States
GMT -8
Latitude: 32.7336006165
Longitude: -117.190002441
Detroit Mi (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 42.212398529052734
Longitude: -83.35340118408203
Distance: San Diego (SAN), United States to Detroit Mi (DTW), United States - 3,142.18 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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12OctIndigenous Peoples' DayMondayPeak
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25DecChristmas DayFridayPeak
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How to travel San Diego to Detroit Mi
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹50,2614h 27m3 flights
Connecting flight₹21,477Longer, includes a stop119 options
Air distance is about 3,142 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from San Diego to Detroit Mi
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $29049 flights
Fares from
$290
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
49 in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $22337 flights
Fares from
$223
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
37 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $31034 flights
Fares from
$310
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
34 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
4h 27m · Delta Air Lines
First departure of the day
06:00 · American Airlines
Last departure of the day
22:40 · American Airlines
Flight options found
122
Direct / non-stop options
3
Airport codes
San Diego–SAN, Detroit Mi–DTW
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 122 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 22:40. The fastest flight takes about 4h 27m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $223, Afternoon from $253, Evening from $290. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking San Diego to Detroit Mi flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the San Diego to Detroit Mi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $223. This can change from week to week.
How far is San Diego from Detroit Mi by air?
The direct air distance between San Diego (SAN) and Detroit Mi (DTW) is about 3,142 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SAN to DTW?
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for San Diego to Detroit Mi. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly San Diego to Detroit Mi?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit Mi?
The quickest non-stop San Diego to Detroit Mi flight on this page takes about 4h 27m. Non-stop flights here take between 4h 27m and 4h 31m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on San Diego to Detroit Mi flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest San Diego to Detroit Mi flight fare?
The lowest San Diego to Detroit Mi fare on this page is $223. Fares on the same dates run up to $982, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do San Diego to Detroit Mi flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 22:40, local time at San Diego. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 3,142.18 km.
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Lowest San Diego to Detroit Mi airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$223
30/10/2026
Delta Air Lines
07:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$218
07/11/2026
Delta Air Lines
07:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$211
06/01/2027
Delta Air Lines
07:45
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San Diego to Detroit Mi Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between San Diego and Detroit Mi is about 3,142 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h 27m to 22h 48m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
San Diego to Detroit Mi Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 122 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from San Diego is at 06:00 and the last is at 22:40. Flights leave from Lindberg Fld S. Diego and land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
San Diego to Detroit Mi
Aerial Distance
3,142 KM
Flight Duration
4h 27m - 22h 48m
Airport Codes
San Diego - SAN, Detroit Mi - DTW
Total Flights Available
122 flights3 direct119 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:40
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
28 flights1 direct27 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
32 flights1 direct31 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
21 flights1 direct20 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
22 flights0 direct22 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
SAN: San Diego airport. San Diego airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
DTW: Detroit airport. Detroit airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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