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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from $145

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco departing on 8/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 4:11 pm
DTW
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SMF
10h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:07 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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DTW
10h 53m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
12:50 pm - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
32h 59m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
-
DTW
8h 51m
1 stop
$297Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 27
Frontier Logo
12:50 pm - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
32h 59m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:23 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
-
DTW
8h 57m
1 stop
$302Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
7:40 am - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
14h 09m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 51m
1 stop
$308Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:00 am - 10:48 am
DTW
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SMF
7h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 6:05 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 20m
1 stop
$309Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 am
DTW
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SMF
7h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 6:05 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 20m
1 stop
$310Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
7:40 am - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
14h 09m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:23 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 57m
1 stop
$314Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
15h 39m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 51m
1 stop
$323Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:10 am - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
15h 39m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
5:07 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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DTW
10h 53m
1 stop
$325Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
7:40 am - 6:49 pm
DTW
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SMF
14h 09m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:23 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
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DTW
8h 57m
1 stop
$329Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 31

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Frontier flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 5
DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 41m
1 stop
SMF4:11 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 11
SMF5:07 pmSacramento Intl
10h 53m
1 stop
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$271
Frontier
Aug 12
DTW12:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 59m
2 stops
SMF6:49 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 27
SMF6:29 pmSacramento Intl
8h 51m
1 stop
DTW6:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$297
Frontier
Aug 12
DTW12:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 59m
2 stops
SMF6:49 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 31
SMF6:23 pmSacramento Intl
8h 57m
1 stop
DTW6:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$302

Delta flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

Our best Delta deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flight tickets
Delta
Aug 17
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 48m
1 stop
SMF10:48 amSacramento Intl
Aug 31
SMF6:45 pmSacramento Intl
8h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$309
Delta
Aug 17
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 48m
1 stop
SMF10:48 amSacramento Intl
Aug 24
SMF6:45 pmSacramento Intl
8h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$310
Delta
Jul 23
DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 09m
1 stop
SMF12:09 pmSacramento Intl
Aug 4
SMF1:30 pmSacramento Intl
7h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$484

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
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DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/5

8:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/11

5:07 pm-7:00 am

1 stop10h 53m

$271

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

12:50 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops32h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

6:29 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 51m

$297

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

12:50 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops32h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

6:23 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 57m

$302

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

7:40 am-6:49 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

6:29 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 51m

$308
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

6:45 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

$309

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

6:45 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

$310

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

7:40 am-6:49 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

6:23 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 57m

$314

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

6:10 am-6:49 pm

2 stops15h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

6:29 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 51m

$323

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

6:10 am-6:49 pm

2 stops15h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

5:07 pm-7:00 am

1 stop10h 53m

$325

DetroitSacramento

DTW - SMF

DTWSMF

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

7:40 am-6:49 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

6:23 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 57m

$329

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Sacramento?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with most prices found around $287. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of August, then departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $349.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $435. Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $639. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento in the morning for as low as $439. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $548. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $502 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $358 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flight.

How have Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento flights are approximately 69% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

6h 31m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento takes 6h 31m
There are no direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl is 2004.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 31m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Sacramento Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento?

Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

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FrontierPriceFrom $145Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,835 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,955 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $339Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,453 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,248 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $375Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,789 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento

    Southwest is one of the most popular airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento, operating 2 flights/week on average for this route. A good Southwest flight deal for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento starts from $350 round-trip, up to an average price of $552. Our users have rated Southwest at 7.9/10.

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