Direct flights from San Diego to Detroit SAN → DTW

Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 32m and covers 1,952 miles (3,142 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $529. Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 9 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$529
Typical
$529
Most expensive
$659

Cheapest combos

Delta Best
Wed Nov 18 06:15 → 13:37
Thu Nov 26 12:34 → 14:29 8 nights
$529 Book →
Delta
Fri Oct 16 22:00 → 05:20
Fri Oct 23 08:30 → 10:20 7 nights
$529 Book →
Delta
Wed Nov 18 06:15 → 13:37
Thu Nov 26 08:30 → 10:29 8 nights
$529 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 27 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 56d ago

Delta Air Lines
27 flights per week (~4 per day)
Daily
06:15 11:37 22:15
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
14:49

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Detroit?

Yes, Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW).

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Detroit?

Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from San Diego to Detroit.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit?

The nonstop flight from San Diego to Detroit takes ~4h 32m (approximately 3142 km).

How often do direct flights operate from San Diego to Detroit?

Nonstop flights from San Diego to Detroit operate multiple daily — 27 flights per week (~4 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from San Diego to Detroit?

Arrivals run on time 75.8% at SAN and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from San Diego to Detroit?

Direct flights from San Diego to Detroit operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Detroit?

Round-trip flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) start at $529, with a typical fare around $529. Based on 9 recent fare combinations.

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