SAN → DTWUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from San Diego to Detroit

1,952 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: San Diego to Detroit at a glance

1,952 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~176 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) 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 San Diego to Detroit 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.

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SAN (0 mi)DTW (1,952 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,952 miles. Direct carriers include AS and DL.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly San Diego → Detroit. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ASDirect
DLDirect
Baggage on San Diego → Detroit: on this route, AS typically includes a carry-on, while DL may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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San Diego to Detroit — quick answers

How far is San Diego from Detroit by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) 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 San Diego to Detroit?

The average nonstop flight time from SAN to DTW 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 San Diego to Detroit?

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.

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Route insights: San Diego → Detroit

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~176 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Detroit — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 20 of 55 routes from San Diego
Airline network
AS: 21 destinations from SAN; DL: 7 destinations from SAN
Alternative origin airports
TIJ (Tijuana, 19 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 76 mi); PSP (Palm Springs, 85 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CLE (Cleveland, 95 mi); GRR (Grand Rapids, 119 mi); CAK (Akron, 134 mi)
Nearby destinations
Cleveland, United States (95 mi); Grand Rapids, United States (119 mi); Akron, United States (134 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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