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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $66

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9:14 pm - 12:09 amDTW-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
9:10 pm - 8:14 pmSFO-DTW
20h 04m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Mon, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 30
6:45 am - 5:59 pmDTW-SFO
14h 14m1 stop
12:59 am - 12:00 pmSFO-DTW
8h 01m1 stop
$140Frontier
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Thu, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 25
4:42 pm - 10:11 pmDTW-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
6:55 am - 12:21 pmSFO-DTW
26h 26m1 stop
Wed, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 29
4:42 pm - 10:11 pmDTW-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
3:47 pm - 5:16 amSFO-DTW
10h 29m1 stop
Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
7:35 pm - 5:13 pmDTW-SFO
24h 38m1 stop
6:09 pm - 11:06 amSFO-DTW
13h 57m1 stop
$385Sun Country Air
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Thu, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 13
10:10 am - 10:55 pmDTW-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
6:09 pm - 9:09 amSFO-DTW
12h 00m1 stop
$395Sun Country Air
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Fri, May 23 - Sat, May 24
8:09 am - 3:50 pmDTW-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:07 pmSFO-DTW
14h 47m1 stop
$399American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 25
8:09 am - 3:50 pmDTW-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
5:20 am - 11:07 pmSFO-DTW
14h 47m1 stop
$429American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 29
5:00 pm - 7:44 amDTW-SFO
17h 44m2 stops
11:00 pm - 2:48 pmSFO-DTW
12h 48m2 stops
$455United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 3
5:00 pm - 7:28 amDTW-SFO
17h 28m2 stops
11:00 pm - 2:48 pmSFO-DTW
12h 48m2 stops
$460United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 27
6:45 am - 2:52 pmDTW-SFO
11h 07m1 stop
$66Frontier
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Wed, Mar 5
6:45 am - 3:17 pmDTW-SFO
11h 32m1 stop
$70Frontier
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Sat, Mar 1
10:05 am - 5:26 pmDTW-SFO
10h 21m1 stop
$138Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jun 6
12:22 pm - 5:13 pmDTW-SFO
7h 51m1 stop
$156Sun Country Air
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Mon, Apr 21
12:15 pm - 10:34 pmDTW-SFO
13h 19m1 stop
$197Delta
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Wed, Mar 12
8:25 am - 7:57 pmDTW-SFO
14h 32m1 stop
$212Delta
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9:00 am - 9:40 pmDTW-SFO
15h 40m2 stops
$233United Airlines
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8:09 am - 3:50 pmDTW-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
$235American Airlines
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9:00 am - 12:09 amDTW-SFO
18h 09m2 stops
$238United Airlines
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6:35 am - 3:38 pmDTW-SFO
12h 03m1 stop
$326American Airlines
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7:40 pm - 10:08 amDTW-SFO
17h 28m1 stop
9:10 pm - 8:08 pmSFO-DTW
19h 58m1 stop
Fri, Dec 13 - Thu, Jan 9
7:40 pm - 10:08 amDTW-SFO
17h 28m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:08 pmSFO-DTW
11h 03m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 10:08 amDTW-SFO
17h 28m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:30 pmSFO-DTW
12h 30m1 stop
Fri, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 17
3:45 pm - 7:42 amDTW-SFO
18h 57m2 stops
10:41 am - 4:55 amSFO-DTW
15h 14m1 stop
$516Frontier
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Sat, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 18
7:21 pm - 9:44 pmDTW-SFO
5h 23mnonstop
11:00 pm - 2:48 pmSFO-DTW
12h 48m2 stops
$702United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 13
7:21 pm - 9:44 pmDTW-SFO
5h 23mnonstop
6:00 am - 10:15 pmSFO-DTW
13h 15m2 stops
$707United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Wed, Jan 15
11:03 am - 3:18 pmDTW-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
11:27 pm - 3:41 pmSFO-DTW
13h 14m1 stop
$795American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 6
12:45 pm - 2:58 pmDTW-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
5:55 am - 1:27 pmSFO-DTW
4h 32mnonstop
$839Delta
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Wed, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 13
5:00 am - 12:59 pmDTW-SFO
10h 59m1 stop
12:27 am - 11:09 amSFO-DTW
7h 42m1 stop
$858American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Sun, Jan 12
4:05 pm - 6:15 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$859Delta
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Tue, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 5
8:55 pm - 11:22 pmDTW-SFO
5h 27mnonstop
12:35 pm - 8:08 pmSFO-DTW
4h 33mnonstop
$639Delta
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Thu, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 18
7:18 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
10:40 am - 6:22 pmSFO-DTW
4h 42mnonstop
$659United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 13
7:18 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
10:37 am - 6:20 pmSFO-DTW
4h 43mnonstop
$679United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 5
5:20 pm - 7:30 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
10:45 pm - 6:17 amSFO-DTW
4h 32mnonstop
$689Delta
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Sun, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 12
12:35 pm - 2:48 pmDTW-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$704Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2
8:20 pm - 10:42 pmDTW-SFO
5h 22mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$709Delta
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Sun, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 3
6:30 am - 9:00 amDTW-SFO
5h 30mnonstop
1:00 pm - 8:35 pmSFO-DTW
4h 35mnonstop
$734United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 23
12:35 pm - 2:48 pmDTW-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
3:58 pm - 11:28 pmSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$739Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Sat, Dec 28
7:00 am - 9:32 amDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
10:40 am - 6:22 pmSFO-DTW
4h 42mnonstop
$742United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 15
7:18 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
10:40 am - 6:22 pmSFO-DTW
4h 42mnonstop
$759United Airlines
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Sun Country Air flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Sun Country Air deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Sun Country Air
Dec 13
DTW7:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 28m
1 stop
SFO10:08 amSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO6:18 pmSan Francisco
12h 52m
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DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun Country Air
Dec 13
DTW7:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 28m
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SFO10:08 amSan Francisco
Dec 15
SFO6:18 pmSan Francisco
12h 52m
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DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun Country Air
Apr 10
DTW7:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 38m
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SFO5:13 pmSan Francisco
Apr 13
SFO6:09 pmSan Francisco
13h 57m
1 stop
DTW11:06 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 27
DTW9:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
Jan 30
SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco
20h 04m
1 stop
DTW8:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Feb 13
DTW6:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 14m
1 stop
SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco
Feb 25
SFO12:59 amSan Francisco
8h 01m
1 stop
DTW12:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Feb 13
DTW6:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 14m
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SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco
Feb 24
SFO12:52 pmSan Francisco
12h 53m
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DTW4:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $459.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $518. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $616.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $536. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $596.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

The ideal time to book your flight to San Francisco is 15 days in advance when prices tend to average $526. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from Detroit to San Francisco for as low as $267.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to San Francisco flights?

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You could potentially save up to 83% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San Francisco flight.

How have Detroit to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2024, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$66

Fastest flight time

5h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $66. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $138.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is Detroit to San Francisco by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to San Francisco will travel around 2084.6 mi. Typically, this will take 8h 17m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,134 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $145Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,498 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,318 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $254Free CancellationRating
7.0
405 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $353Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $428Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,120 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $434Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,665 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $466Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,902 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    The lowest priced Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $434. Generally, Delta has 25 flights on this route every week with an average price of $620. Delta is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Detroit to San Francisco start from as low as $428 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $660. United Airlines operates 7 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,107 reviews.


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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Francisco from Detroit which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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