Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Bay City?

Flights from San Diego to Bay City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bay City?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Bay City: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bay City pass through?

Connecting flights from San Diego to Bay City most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 40% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Bay City?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Diego to Bay City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $718, a difference of $325. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Bay City?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 16m and 7h 43m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Bay City?

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.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Bay City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $374 to $1,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Bay City?

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Bay City?

Bay City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?

Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Dollar • Alamo • Hertz • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Bay City flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bay City range from $400 to $614, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Bay City?

United Airlines ($374) and Delta ($398) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Bay City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Bay City?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Bay City route. 60% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Bay City?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $510. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Bay City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Bay City layovers at 262 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Bay City

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17

6:50 am - 5:57 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

8h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 11:27 amMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

2:07 pm - 11:49 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 10:41 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23

11:19 am - 11:49 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

9h 30m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 10:41 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$380United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

9:40 pm - 12:47 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 07m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:34 pm - 6:34 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$380United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 pm - 12:47 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:34 pm - 6:34 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$380United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

11:00 am - 11:49 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

9h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 10:41 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$380United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 pm - 12:47 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:34 pm - 10:27 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$389United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17

9:40 pm - 12:47 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 07m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 1:24 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$389United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

11:31 am - 10:27 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

7h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:41 am - 6:29 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$398Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Nov 3

1:18 pm - 10:27 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 09m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:43 am - 5:55 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$398Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Bay City

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

4:23 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

15h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$587Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

11:30 am - 10:26 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

7h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$617Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

4:23 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

15h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:50 am - 10:18 amMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$620Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

4:23 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

15h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$622Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

6:20 am - 10:26 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

13h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$623Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

10:30 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

9h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:38 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 09m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$625Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

4:23 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

15h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:50 am - 10:18 amMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

6h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$658Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

11:30 am - 10:26 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

7h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:38 pm - 11:47 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 09m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$763Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

2:15 pm - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:03 pm - 6:40 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$796United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

2:15 pm - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:03 pm - 6:40 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$821United Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Bay City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Bay City with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bay City start at $374. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $400 to $614. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $374 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Bay City?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Bay City, it is 21% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 45% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	November
High season	February

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.

When to book flights from San Diego to Bay City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Bay City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Bay City?
Flights from San Diego to Bay City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bay City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Bay City:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bay City pass through?
Connecting flights from San Diego to Bay City most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 40% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Bay City?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the San Diego to Bay City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $718, a difference of $325. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Bay City?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Bay City. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 16m and 7h 43m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Bay City?
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.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Bay City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $374 to $1,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Bay City?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 7h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Bay City?
Bay City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS)?
Bay City MBS Intl Airport (MBS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Avis
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Bay City flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bay City range from $400 to $614, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $393 - about $325 less than Sunday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Bay City trip for November. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $611 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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