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Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit

26 nonstop flights a week, 3 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 4h 28m in the air, 1,968 mi (3,167 km). Tickets from $166.

Flights from San Diego to Detroit

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Best fares from San Diego to Detroit

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Cheapest one-way $166 21 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $166 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $166

San Diego to Detroit at a glance

flight time, from 4h 17m to 6h 57m
4h 28m
straight-line distance
1,968 mi (3,167 km)
flights a week
26
flights today
3
first and last departure
06:15 - 22:10
lowest price, with a connection, 21 November
$166
airlines
3

San Diego to Detroit flight schedule

26 flights a week, 3 today, 11 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
DL 754
Delta
06:15 San Diego International, terminal 2
13:37 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 22m
Daily
Airbus A321
DL 492
Delta
11:39 San Diego International, terminal 2
19:03 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 24m
Daily
Airbus A320
DL 1900
Delta
13:22 San Diego International, terminal 2
20:43 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 21m
Daily
Airbus A321
WN 826
Southwest Airlines
15:55 San Diego International, terminal 1
00:35 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
5h 40m
Sat
DL 764
Delta
22:10 San Diego International, terminal 2
05:27 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 17m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Airbus A321

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 1 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
DL 492
Delta
11:37 San Diego International, terminal 2
19:04 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 27m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
DL 2093
Delta
12:36 San Diego International, terminal 2
20:07 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 31m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 761
Delta
15:41 San Diego International, terminal 2
23:09 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 28m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 764
Delta
22:35 San Diego International, terminal 2
05:57 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 22m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 2093
Delta
12:13 San Diego International, terminal 2
19:43 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 30m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 764
Delta
22:30 San Diego International, terminal 2
05:52 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 22m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 492
Delta
11:40 San Diego International, terminal 2
19:12 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 32m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 764
Delta
15:30 San Diego International, terminal 2
22:55 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
UA 2343
United Airlines
07:00 San Diego International, terminal 2
16:57 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
6h 57m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
DL 1900
Delta
14:00 San Diego International, terminal 2
21:32 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 32m
Seasonal
Airbus A321
DL 1753
Delta
14:00 San Diego International, terminal 2
21:32 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 32m
Seasonal
Airbus A321

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying San Diego to Detroit

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Delta25 a week Southwest Airlines1 a week United Airlinesfrom 11 February

Airports

Where flights from San Diego to Detroit depart and land

Departure from San Diego

San Diego International SAN

26 flights a week, terminals 1, 2, 2 mi (4 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County DTW

26 flights a week, terminals E, M, 18 mi (29 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 28 minutes on average, from 4h 17m to 6h 57m depending on the flight.
How far is Detroit from San Diego?
1,968 mi (3,167 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from San Diego to Detroit?
Delta (25 a week), Southwest Airlines (1 a week) and United Airlines.
How many flights a day are there from San Diego to Detroit?
3 flights today and 26 a week, about 3.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from San Diego to Detroit?
The first departure is at 06:15 (DL754), the last at 22:10 (DL764). Local time.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from San Diego to Detroit?
21 November 2026 (Saturday): from $166 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Detroit?
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Diego. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which San Diego airport do flights to Detroit leave from?
San Diego International (26 a week).