San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Nonstop from San Diego International to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,142km
1,952 mi, great circle
Flying time
4h 24m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.7
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SAN to DTW
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Detroit?
About 4h 24m gate to gate for the 3,142 km (1,952 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to DTW?
Delta Air Lines, with about 3.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).