Detroit to San Diego (DTW–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 1,953 miles in approximately 4h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 25 | 321, A21N | 4h39-4h45 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SAN | CLE→SAN | GRR→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 41m | 4h 46m | 3h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SAN
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and KLM. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SAN is about 4 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,953 miles (3,142 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Phoenix Sky Harbor and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).