Cheap Flights from San Diego to Detroit
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-17
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-24
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-20
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-25
SAN - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
San Diego to Detroit flight facts
Distance
1,952 mi
3,142 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Detroit · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Detroit · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Detroit · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Los Angeles - Detroit · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
SAN - DTW
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SAN - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SAN - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-17
SAN - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Detroit.
San Diego and Detroit are about 1,952 miles (3,142 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,952-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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