Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for DTW→SAN. Lowest economy: 15,500 miles + $20.42 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest business: 41,000 miles + $33.39 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first: 66,500 points + $5.60 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
Data as of
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DTW to SAN at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- To
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business and first, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Diego (SAN)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 15,500 pts + $20.42 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 6 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 240 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 320 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 41,000 pts + $33.39 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 121 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 71,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 320 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $20.45 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $45.14 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 71,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 4 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop space via Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- First: nonstop from 66,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 58 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly DTW to SAN on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,500 · Virgin (2 dates) | — | 77,000 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (21 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (25 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (15 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (20 dates) | — | 71,000 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (24 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (12 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (20 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (30 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (12 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (21 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (10 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (20 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (6 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (27 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (4 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (3 dates) | — | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search DTW to SANQuestions about DTW to SAN award flights
What's the lowest Detroit to San Diego award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,500 miles + $20.42 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed economy award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:16 UTC). In business, 41,000 miles + $33.39 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 4 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DTW→SAN?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, first 320 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 6 dates, business 4 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 240 dates, first 121 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DTW to SAN?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DTW→SAN award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,500 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 41,000 miles with Flying Blue (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.