Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,952

miles

3,142

kilometers

1,697

nautical miles

🕐 4h 13m

Flight Time

🧭 W (262°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,952	+1,171	3,123 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,952	+1,171	3,123 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,952	+976	2,928 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,952	+976	2,928 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,952	+1,952	3,904 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,952	+976	2,928 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Detroit and San Diego earns you 3,904 base miles - that's 16% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SAN route connects Detroit, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,952 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 262° from Detroit. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1,952 miles (3,142 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to SAN typically take around 4h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,952 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.