Cheap flights from Detroit to San Diego
1,952 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Detroit to San Diego at a glance
Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) cover 1,952 miles (3,140 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from Detroit to San Diego covers 1,952 miles (3,141 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 1,952 miles. Direct carriers include AS and DL.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Detroit → San Diego. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AS | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
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Detroit to San Diego — quick answers
How far is Detroit from San Diego by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is 1,952 miles (3,140 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Diego?
The average nonstop flight time from DTW to SAN is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to San Diego?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: AS, DL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.