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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $116

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United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:31 am
DTW
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SFO
5h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 9:14 pm
SFO
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DTW
4h 34mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:03 am
DTW
-
SFO
29h 03m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 8:54 am
SFO
-
DTW
9h 09m1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Mar 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 1:18 pm
DTW
-
SFO
18h 11m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:14 pm - 9:56 pm
SFO
-
DTW
22h 42m1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 pm
DTW
-
SFO
16h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:04 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
-
DTW
10h 55m1 stop
$295Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 11:41 pm
DTW
-
SFO
17h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
-
DTW
7h 04m1 stop
$297Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Frontier Logo
5:06 pm - 5:58 pm
DTW
-
SFO
27h 52m2 stops
Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 7:07 am
SFO
-
DTW
29h 29m1 stop
$298Frontier
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:32 am
DTW
-
SFO
5h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 10:01 am
SFO
-
DTW
7h 41m1 stop
$299United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Frontier Logo
9:02 am - 7:14 pm
DTW
-
SFO
13h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:04 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
-
DTW
10h 55m1 stop
$300Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Frontier Logo
9:02 am - 7:14 pm
DTW
-
SFO
13h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:04 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
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DTW
10h 55m1 stop
$301Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 8:47 am
DTW
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SFO
18h 32m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
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DTW
28h 19m1 stop
$302Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Jan 30

United Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 23
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 21m
SFO9:31 amSan Francisco
Jan 30
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
4h 34m
DTW9:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$289
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United Airlines
Jan 24
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 21m
SFO9:31 amSan Francisco
Jan 26
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
9h 00m
1 stop
DTW10:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$299
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United Airlines
Feb 21
DTW7:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
SFO9:32 amSan Francisco
Feb 24
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$310
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Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
Jan 26
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 32m
2 stops
SFO8:47 amSan Francisco
Jan 30
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
28h 19m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$302
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 17
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 27m
1 stop
SFO10:42 amSan Francisco
Jan 24
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 39m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$306
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Alaska Airlines
May 8
DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 12m
1 stop
SFO2:21 pmSan Francisco
May 16
SFO6:39 pmSan Francisco
8h 10m
1 stop
DTW5:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$316
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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 December 28, 2025.
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Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

1:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-8:03 am

1 stop29h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

8:45 pm-8:54 am

1 stop9h 09m

$290

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

10:07 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops18h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:14 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$292

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

9:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 55m

$295

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

9:01 am-11:41 pm

2 stops17h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$297

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

5:06 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops27h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:38 pm-7:07 am

1 stop29h 29m

$298

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:20 pm-10:01 am

1 stop7h 41m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

9:02 am-7:14 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

9:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 55m

$300

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

9:02 am-7:14 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

9:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 55m

$301

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-8:47 am

2 stops18h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

9:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 19m

$302

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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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $521. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $733.

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 $553. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $595.

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 $468 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 December 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 47% 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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Best Price Found

$273

Fastest flight time

5h 16m

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 $273. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $389.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 16m
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 16m 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 $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
336 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,064 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,901 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,114 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,016 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,071 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 22 flights on this route every week with an average price of $539. 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 $414. United Airlines operates 7 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,114 reviews.

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