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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $130

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11:15 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
13h 06m1 stop
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8:00 am - 7:05 pmSFO-DTW
8h 05m1 stop
$250
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
8:56 pm - 1:22 pmDTW-SFO
19h 26m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:29 am - 12:46 amSFO-DTW
15h 17m1 stop
$251Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 2:46 pmSFO-DTW
12h 46m1 stop
$252Frontier
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Sun, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 26
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:57 pm - 9:44 pmSFO-DTW
18h 47m2 stops
$253Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
Sun Country Air Logo
12:28 pm - 10:54 pmDTW-SFO
13h 26m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 11:31 amSFO-DTW
8h 32m1 stop
$275Sun Country Air
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Dec 27
United Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-SFO
5h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 4:26 pmSFO-DTW
4h 46mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
JetBlue Logo
12:16 pm - 9:03 pmDTW-SFO
11h 47m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 11:30 amSFO-DTW
11h 30m1 stop
$290JetBlue
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 30
JetBlue Logo
6:05 am - 3:41 pmDTW-SFO
12h 36m1 stop
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8:40 am - 11:42 pmSFO-DTW
12h 02m1 stop
$293JetBlue
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 10:35 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$297Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-SFO
5h 08mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 9:57 amSFO-DTW
8h 12m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22

American Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 6
DTW7:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 44m
1 stop
SFO7:15 pmSan Francisco
Sep 9
SFO12:47 amSan Francisco
8h 07m
1 stop
DTW11:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$384
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American Airlines
Sep 3
DTW7:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 32m
1 stop
SFO4:03 pmSan Francisco
Sep 9
SFO12:47 amSan Francisco
8h 07m
1 stop
DTW11:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$386
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Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 18
DTW8:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 26m
2 stops
SFO1:22 pmSan Francisco
Sep 21
SFO6:29 amSan Francisco
15h 17m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$251
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Frontier
Sep 21
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 26
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
12h 46m
1 stop
DTW2:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$252
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Frontier
Sep 19
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 21
SFO11:57 pmSan Francisco
18h 47m
2 stops
DTW9:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$253
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 August 26, 2025.
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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

11:15 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$250

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

8:56 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops19h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

6:29 am-12:46 am

1 stop15h 17m

$251

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

11:00 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$252

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/19

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:57 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$253

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/21

12:28 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop13h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:59 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 32m

$275

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

5:32 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:40 am-4:26 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

12:16 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

9:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop11h 30m

$290

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

6:05 am-3:41 pm

1 stop12h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

8:40 am-11:42 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$293

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$297

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

5:32 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

10:45 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 12m

$299

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $389.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $600. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $809.

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 at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $609. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $710.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco for the best Detroit - San Francisco flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $531 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 for as low as $357 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit 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 to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to San Francisco (DTT to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to San Francisco

Best Price Found

$298

Fastest flight time

4h 59m

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 $298. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $438.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 4h 59m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • 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 5h 08m 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?

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

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,031 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
332 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,200 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,918 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,943 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,979 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 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 $289. Generally, Delta has 26 flights on this route every week with an average price of $582. Delta is rated 7.9/10 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 $289 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $580. United Airlines operates 7 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,943 reviews.

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