DetroitSan DiegoFlight TimeDTW–SAN
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) takes 4h 16m on average, covering about 2,060 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 13m and the slowest 4h 18m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 16m | 2,060 mi | 4h 13m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DTW to SAN
Our current provider sample includes 3-4/day from DTW to SAN across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for M.
- First departure
- 08:40
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757 · Terminal M · Seat map | 08:40 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-08, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DTW to SAN?
The DTW to SAN flight takes 4h 16m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is DTW from SAN?
DTW to SAN is about 2,060 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DTW to SAN?
Delta Air Lines flies the DTW to SAN route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from DTW to SAN?
Aircraft observed on DTW to SAN include Airbus A321.