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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $93

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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:03 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 48m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
-
DTW
28h 19m
1 stop
$287Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:03 pm
DTW
-
SFO
8h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:06 am
SFO
-
DTW
9h 26m
1 stop
$288Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:31 am
DTW
-
SFO
5h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 11:48 pm
SFO
-
DTW
4h 38mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 12:28 am
DTW
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SFO
10h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 11:55 pm
SFO
-
DTW
12h 07m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 11:22 am
DTW
-
SFO
8h 02m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
-
DTW
7h 04m
1 stop
$291Frontier
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 12:28 am
DTW
-
SFO
10h 14m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:34 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
-
DTW
11h 25m
2 stops
$292Frontier
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:56 pm
DTW
-
SFO
8h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 5:49 am
SFO
-
DTW
8h 10m
1 stop
$293Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, May 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 10:08 am
DTW
-
SFO
17h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 11:04 am
SFO
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DTW
23h 16m
1 stop
$294Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12
Sun Country Air Logo
7:09 pm - 5:13 pm
DTW
-
SFO
25h 04m
1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 10:12 am
SFO
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DTW
7h 13m
1 stop
$295Sun Country Air
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:03 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 48m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
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DTW
7h 04m
1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30

JetBlue flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best JetBlue deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
JetBlue
Feb 2
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
Feb 5
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
9h 06m
1 stop
DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$297
JetBlue
May 19
DTW7:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 30m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
May 26
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
11h 54m
1 stop
DTW12:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$315
JetBlue
May 7
DTW7:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco
May 15
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
12h 46m
1 stop
DTW2:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$317

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Mar 13
DTW5:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 34m
1 stop
SFO10:56 pmSan Francisco
May 19
SFO6:39 pmSan Francisco
8h 10m
1 stop
DTW5:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$293
Alaska Airlines
Feb 6
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 08m
2 stops
SFO12:23 pmSan Francisco
Feb 10
SFO6:18 pmSan Francisco
19h 01m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$326
Alaska Airlines
Feb 5
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 01m
2 stops
SFO9:16 amSan Francisco
Feb 10
SFO4:46 pmSan Francisco
20h 33m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$331

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Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

9:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 19m

$287

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

8:40 pm-9:06 am

1 stop9h 26m

$288

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:10 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

5:14 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:48 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$290

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

6:20 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$291

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

5:14 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

8:34 pm-10:59 am

2 stops11h 25m

$292

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

6:39 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 10m

$293

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

7:20 pm-10:08 am

1 stop17h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

8:48 am-11:04 am

1 stop23h 16m

$294

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

7:09 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

11:59 pm-10:12 am

1 stop7h 13m

$295

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$296

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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 $503. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $702.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the evening for as low as $538. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $578.

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 $457 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 $337 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 January 2026, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 60% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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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Best Price Found

$256

Fastest flight time

5h 07m

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 $256. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $373.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 07m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Detroit there are direct flights to 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 07m 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Sun Country AirPriceFrom $126Free CancellationRating
6.9
342 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,884 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,156 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,040 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,257 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,118 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 16 flights on this route every week with an average price of $534. 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 $403. United Airlines operates 6 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,156 reviews.

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