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Flight Info | Detroit to San Diego

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 188
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,059
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 3,168.31 km
Average flight time 5 hours 20 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Detroit to San Diego based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,753.

  • How long does it take to fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN)?

    It takes about 5 hours 20 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN)?

    Airlines with flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Diego (SAN): KLM, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France.

  • How many airports are there in San Diego (SAN)?

    There are 3 airport(s) near San Diego (SAN): McClellan-Palomar Airport, Miramar Naval Air Station and San Diego International Airport.

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