DetroittoSan DiegoFlight Time
DTW–SAN · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is about 4h 37m, covering 1,952 miles. Delta Air Lines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 08:40 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,952 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to San Diego
Delta Air Lines operates 3-4/day flights from DTW to SAN. Departures leave from Terminal M at DTW.
- First departure
- 08:40
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757 · Terminal M · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to DTW flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 23 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is about 4h 37m, based on the 1,952-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from San Diego?
Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1,952 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to San Diego?
Yes. Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to San Diego?
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to San Diego?
The DTW–SAN route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT