Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 4 hours 26 minutes. Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, making Detroit 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Every week, there are 37 flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you'd like to take off early, select the 06:15 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from SAN to DTW is 22:15 with Delta Air Lines.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between SAN and DTW:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
$55 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Return flights start at $157. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from SAN to DTW, book your trip 10 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Travelling from central San Diego to San Diego International Airport takes approximately 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SAN:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DTW:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to visit Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 30 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12 ºC and 3 ºC. Search for flight tickets from SAN to DTW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Detroit
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Detroit right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from SAN to DTW:
Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Detroit to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Michigan Central Station.
Complete your Detroit trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Detroit holiday.