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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from $184

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 9/13. 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
12:20 pm - 12:18 am
DTW
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SFO
14h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
DTW
14h 59m
1 stop
$310Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29
Frontier Logo
7:40 am - 5:09 pm
DTW
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SFO
12h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:35 pm - 11:25 am
SFO
-
DTW
14h 50m
1 stop
$310Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:00 am - 12:26 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 7:21 am
SFO
-
DTW
14h 05m
1 stop
$311Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:26 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:24 am
SFO
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DTW
15h 24m
1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
JetBlue Logo
4:45 pm - 11:58 pm
DTW
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SFO
10h 13m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
12:15 pm - 11:56 pm
SFO
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DTW
8h 41m
1 stop
$345JetBlue
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
JetBlue Logo
4:45 pm - 11:58 pm
DTW
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SFO
10h 13m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
12:15 pm - 11:56 pm
SFO
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DTW
8h 41m
1 stop
$345JetBlue
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 9:49 pm
DTW
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SFO
4h 59mnonstop
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 9:53 pm
SFO
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DTW
4h 33mnonstop
$359Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
Delta Logo
4:16 pm - 6:13 pm
DTW
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SFO
4h 57mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:59 pm - 6:30 am
SFO
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DTW
4h 31mnonstop
$359Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:09 am
DTW
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SFO
5h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 6:31 am
SFO
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DTW
4h 51mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:01 am
DTW
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SFO
5h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:58 pm
SFO
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DTW
4h 40mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

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Frontier flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 14
DTW7:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 29m
1 stop
SFO5:09 pmSan Francisco
Aug 18
SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco
14h 50m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$310
Frontier
Aug 15
DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 40m
1 stop
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
Aug 17
SFO6:04 pmSan Francisco
14h 21m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$311
Frontier
Sep 5
DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
Sep 7
SFO1:07 pmSan Francisco
31h 52m
2 stops
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco 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 28, 2026.
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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

12:20 pm-12:18 am

1 stop14h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$310

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/14

7:40 am-5:09 pm

1 stop12h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

5:35 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 50m

$310

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

2:16 pm-7:21 am

1 stop14h 05m

$311

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

6:00 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 24m

$314

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/30

4:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

12:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$345

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

4:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

12:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$345

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

2:20 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$359
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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/28

4:16 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

10:59 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$359

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop5h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

10:40 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$359

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/6

8:30 am-11:01 am

Nonstop5h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

4:18 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$359

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

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $349 to $597.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $310.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $405.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $493. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $711.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $499. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $577.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $453 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $307 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of July 2026, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

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

$303

Fastest flight time

4h 56m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the past 72 hours is $303. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $423.
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco takes 4h 56m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Francisco is about 2069.7 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 56m.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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

Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

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Price
FrontierPriceFrom $182Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,753 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,025 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,046 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,229 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,847 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $349Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,488 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

    The lowest priced Delta flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $349. Generally, Delta has 24 flights on this route every week with an average price of $576. Delta is rated 7.8/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 10,046 reviews) operates around 12 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $416, with deals from around $289 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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