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Flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)
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Book low fares from Detroit to San Diego with Southwest Airlines®. It’s easy to find the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego International Airport flight to make your booking and travel a breeze. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, solo or with the whole family, you’ll enjoy flying Southwest®. Have flexible travel dates? Plug them into the Low Fare Calendar and see the lowest fares available within your travel window. You may also want to browse Southwest Vacations® to see special offers and package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Flight details
Departing from: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Arriving at: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
†Based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday-Friday between 1/29/2021 and 3/31/2021, as of 2/4/2021.
Travel tips
Infancy policy
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Pet policy
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Unaccompanied minor
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
Bags fly free®1
Start packing! Every ticketed Customer’s first two checked bags are free. Learn more.
The Southwest travel experience
Arrive 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego to begin your Southern California adventure.
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on San Diego airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Detroit to San Diego the best it can be. Find out more about the Southwest® Experience before you book your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego International Airport flight.
Flying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our dozens of exciting destinations you choose. And when you search for your next flight to San Diego, you know you won’t be surprised at checkout. Low fares, no hidden fees. That’s our Transfarency® promise. And, as always, bags fly free. Enroll in our Click 'N Save® emails and stay up to date on our latest flight deals. Looking for tours, activities, and more hidden gems to add to your San Diego adventure? Explore Southwest Airlines® Experiences and earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
Questions we hear the most
There are 3 flights daily from Detroit to San Diego on Southwest Airlines.
To find the cheapest day and time to fly Detroit to San Diego with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
