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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 10:41 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 3:01 am.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 26m, 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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $372 to $651, with an average of $532 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $532 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $284 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $597 for nonstop.

Delta is the only airline operating San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening 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 $278 to $1,640. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $228, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $499 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $40.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 14m, compared with 6h 24m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 6h 51m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

You can easily rent a car at DTW, as it features locations for car rentals like Alamo, Budget, Avis, National, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty. As their counters are within the airport’s terminals, you won’t need ground transportation to get to your preferred car rental counter.

To travel to SAN from downtown San Antonio, you can board a bus or a taxi. Between the two, the taxis travel faster. Hence, if you’d like to travel to SAN from downtown San Antonio as fast as you can, you should board a taxi.

In case you’d like to pray before boarding your flight to Detroit, you’re in luck, as this airport features a prayer room. Located Airside in Terminal 2, this prayer/meditation room is open to all, regardless of religion.

DTW’s pharmacy, Mills Pharmacy, is near Gate B2 in McNamara Terminal. It offers traditional medications and is usually open from 5 am to 10 pm.