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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:25 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:53 pm and lands at 1:53 am.

The flight takes about 5h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego takes 5h, covering 1,952 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego range from $402 to $664, with an average of $539 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $539 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $286 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $604 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $521 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $581, a difference of $60.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Diego.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 12m, compared with 6h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 15m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The San Diego-Lindbergh Airport (SAN) rental car agency is on Admiral Boland Way in San Diego. It offers quality service at affordable prices for travelers heading to San Diego city center.

Public transit is available on Metropolitan Transit System Route 992. Buses pick up travelers at SAN's Terminals 1 and 2 and run to downtown San Diego. Rental cars are also available at the San Diego-Lindbergh Airport (SAN) agency.

Yes, Delta offers kid-friendly amenities for travelers on flights from Detroit to San Diego. The airline has SkyClubs in the McNamara Terminal and Delta Sky Zone at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a lounge for children.