San DiegotoDetroitFlight Time
SAN–DTW · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 37m, covering 1,952 miles. Delta Air Lines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 06:15 to 22:15 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 San Diego to Detroit
Delta Air Lines operates 3-4/day flights from SAN to DTW. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 22:15
- 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 2 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to SAN 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 SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 25 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 San Diego to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 37m, based on the 1,952-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Detroit?
San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1,952 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Detroit?
The SAN–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR