Award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for SAN→DTW. 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: 66,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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SAN to DTW at a glance
- From
- San Diego International, San Diego, United States (SAN)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- 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 Detroit (DTW)
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) | 5 | 277 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 256 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 326 | 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) | 1 | 188 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 66,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 179 | 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 + $20.42 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 41,000 pts + $33.39 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 66,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 265 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 41,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 173 dates.
- First: nonstop from 66,000 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly SAN to DTW on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 77,000 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | 66,000 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 66,000 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (21 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (8 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (10 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (22 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (23 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (20 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (17 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (16 dates) | |
| 15,500 · Flying Blue (22 dates) | 41,000 · Flying Blue (13 dates) | 66,500 · Virgin (18 dates) | |
| 18,500 · Virgin (10 dates) | — | 66,500 · Virgin (6 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 SAN to DTWQuestions about SAN to DTW award flights
What's the lowest San Diego to Detroit 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 277 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:19 UTC). In business, 41,000 miles + $33.39 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 188 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 00:19 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on SAN→DTW?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 326 dates, first 326 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 277 dates, business 188 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 256 dates, first 179 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from SAN to DTW?
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 SAN→DTW 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 May 2027 departures, 15,500 miles with Flying Blue (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 41,000 miles with Flying Blue (24 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.