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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $129

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United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 10:37 pmDTW-SFO
9h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 4:39 pmSFO-DTW
4h 40mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 8:15 pmDTW-SFO
29h 34m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 4:19 pmSFO-DTW
17h 39m1 stop
$300Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 10:27 pmDTW-SFO
32h 37m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 4:19 pmSFO-DTW
6h 45m1 stop
$301Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 30
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 5:05 pmDTW-SFO
14h 05m2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:41 am - 12:02 amSFO-DTW
14h 21m1 stop
$304Frontier
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 20
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 10:30 pmDTW-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 6:20 amSFO-DTW
4h 35mnonstop
$306Delta
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 12:14 amDTW-SFO
10h 00m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:33 pm - 4:19 pmSFO-DTW
18h 46m2 stops
$307Frontier
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 1:10 pmDTW-SFO
9h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:14 amSFO-DTW
7h 49m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 6:30 pmDTW-SFO
10h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:17 am - 12:30 pmSFO-DTW
9h 13m1 stop
$314American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 30
Delta Logo
9:05 pm - 11:22 pmDTW-SFO
5h 17mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 6:28 amSFO-DTW
13h 29m1 stop
$331Delta
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Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 8
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:55 pmDTW-SFO
9h 55m2 stops
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5:10 am - 5:50 pmSFO-DTW
9h 40m2 stops
$333Southwest
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 27
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 05m
2 stops
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
Nov 20
SFO6:41 amSan Francisco
14h 21m
1 stop
DTW12:02 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$304
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Frontier
Oct 24
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 22m
1 stop
SFO2:22 pmSan Francisco
Oct 26
SFO8:21 pmSan Francisco
25h 38m
1 stop
DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$307
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Frontier
Oct 23
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 24m
1 stop
SFO2:24 pmSan Francisco
Oct 24
SFO8:21 pmSan Francisco
25h 38m
1 stop
DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$308
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Delta flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Jan 27
DTW8:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
Feb 3
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
4h 35m
DTW6:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$306
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Delta
Dec 18
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 17m
SFO11:22 pmSan Francisco
Jan 8
SFO1:59 pmSan Francisco
13h 29m
1 stop
DTW6:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$331
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Delta
Dec 15
DTW12:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 48m
1 stop
SFO10:31 pmSan Francisco
Jan 12
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
4h 35m
DTW6:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 October 16, 2025.
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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

4:15 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

8:59 am-4:39 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/16

5:41 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop29h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

7:40 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$300

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

4:50 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops32h 37m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

6:34 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$301

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

6:41 am-12:02 am

1 stop14h 21m

$304

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

8:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

10:45 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$306

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

5:14 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

6:33 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$307

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

6:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

12:25 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 49m

$309

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

11:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

12:17 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$314

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

9:05 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

1:59 pm-6:28 am

1 stop13h 29m

$331

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

5:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$333

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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 $391.

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 $567. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $804.

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 afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $592. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $651.

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 $507 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 $354 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 October 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 259% 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 03m

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 03m
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 10m 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
8,099 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,137 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,982 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,980 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,241 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 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 $552. 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 $478. United Airlines operates 7 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,982 reviews.

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