Detroit to San Diego (DTW–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,953 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS | 27 | 321 | 4h44-4h54 | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SAN ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes to 5 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,953 miles (3,142 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.