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Cheapest United Flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)

The cheapest flights to San Diego Intl. found within the past 7 days were CA $751 round trip and one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to SAN right now?
For information on any present SAN travel advice and quarantine requirements, visit the Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Look before you arrange your flight, so you don’t get caught up en route.
What terminal is United Airlines at Detroit Metro Airport?
Check your boarding pass to find out which Detroit Metro Airport terminal you’ll be taking off from on your way to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) with United Airlines. If you can’t spot the information on there, contact your airline.
Are there United Airlines non-stop flights from DTW to SAN?
United Airlines doesn’t offer direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Diego Airport, so plan on making at least one stopover. If you’ve got time between flights, enjoy a coffee while you wait for your connection.
How long is a United Airlines flight from DTW to SAN?
Weather and air traffic permitting, your United Airlines flight from DTW to SAN should take approximately 6 hours and 16 minutes. That means you’ve got plenty of time to order a glass of wine, squeeze in a snooze and check your travel schedule before you disembark.
How many direct and indirect flights does United Airlines fly from DTW to SAN?
United Airlines offers roughly 4 flights per day from Detroit Metro Airport to San Diego Airport.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to SAN, please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Grab a great United flight from DTW to SAN 

To find a great deal on United flights with Travelocity, simply enter your origin and destination airports, pick your travel dates, and hit search. From here, you can sort by price, flight duration, and arrival/departure time. You can also filter to find nonstop flights. 

Flying United Detroit to San Diego gives you fights to choose from. With that direct flight time of , you’ll be touching down before you know it.  

 

Find cheap flights with United between Detroit and San Diego 

United has a range of great fares on stacks of flights, and to find the most affordable for you, there are a few tricks you can try. Booking in advance, for example, is a great way to grab a fantastic deal. Also, choose the cheapest month, if you can. One-way flights from Detroit to San Diego with United are .  

The more flexible you are, the more affordable flights you’re likely to find. Consider one-way flights and connecting flights, as well as standard roundtrip and direct options. Even if you’re flying today, cheap last-minute flights are easy to find by entering your travel dates and hitting search.  

 

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United Airports
Hop on a(n) United flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.227
DENUSADenver Intl.226
IAHUSAGeorge Bush Intercontinental136
IADUSAWashington Dulles Intl.100
SFOUSASan Francisco Intl.64
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.23
EWRUSALiberty Intl.20
FRADEUFrankfurt Intl.19
NRTJPNNarita Intl.19
PEKCHNCapital Intl.16

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