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Flight information for Detroit to San Francisco
(DTT to SFO)

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Best Price Found

$44

Fastest flight time

4h 52m

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 $44. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $179.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 4h 52m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Detroit is January. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart Detroit for San Francisco?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

In the morning. Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 51% more expensive in the evening than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Detroit?

Frontier. American Airlines, Frontier, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Francisco

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

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

How far in advance should you book Detroit to San Francisco flights?

40 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is approximately 40 days to departure

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per day?

As of September 2023, there are 6 flights per week flying from Detroit to San Francisco. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00AM, with 56% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per week?

45 flights are operational weekly from Detroit to San Francisco as of September 2023. The most popular departure day for this route is Sunday, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

There are 2 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.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San Francisco flight.

When you’re planning your trip from Detroit to San Francisco, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to land at when traveling from Detroit and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. The cheapest route from Detroit to San Francisco is DTW — SFO with an average price of $101 RT during the month of September.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$101
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$131
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$149
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)$319
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco by changing tabs
Frontier
Nov 2
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 35m
2 stops
SFO7:55 amSan Francisco
Nov 4
SFO6:38 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW11:17 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
Oct 17
DTW4:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 33m
1 stop
SFO9:43 amSan Francisco
Oct 17
SFO4:37 pmSan Francisco
11h 13m
1 stop
DTW3:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Nov 1
DTW1:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 18m
2 stops
SFO7:12 amSan Francisco
Nov 3
SFO6:13 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW10:52 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Nov 1
DTW1:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 18m
2 stops
SFO7:12 amSan Francisco
Nov 3
SFO6:13 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW10:52 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Nov 4
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 26m
1 stop
SFO8:09 pmSan Francisco
Nov 8
SFO12:55 amSan Francisco
9h 23m
1 stop
DTW10:18 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
Oct 31
DTW4:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 18m
1 stop
SFO9:28 amSan Francisco
Nov 4
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
7h 03m
1 stop
DTW4:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier
Frontier
Oct 31
DTW2:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 19m
1 stop
SFO8:19 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Nov 8
DTW3:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:25 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 28
DTW7:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 26m
1 stop
SFO8:09 pmSan Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from Detroit

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Detroit to San Francisco
Frontier
Oct 4
DTW2:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 32m
1 stop
SFO6:57 amSan Francisco
Oct 6
SFO6:38 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW11:17 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
Oct 6
DTW5:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 27m
1 stop
SFO6:57 amSan Francisco
Oct 9
SFO4:07 pmSan Francisco
25h 48m
2 stops
DTW5:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Oct 7
DTW7:58 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 54m
1 stop
SFO8:52 pmSan Francisco
Oct 11
SFO1:55 amSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
DTW4:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Oct 7
DTW7:58 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 54m
1 stop
SFO8:52 pmSan Francisco
Oct 11
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
19h 52m
2 stops
DTW12:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
Oct 6
DTW5:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 27m
1 stop
SFO6:57 amSan Francisco
Oct 9
SFO4:07 pmSan Francisco
16h 47m
1 stop
DTW8:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Oct 7
DTW7:58 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 54m
1 stop
SFO8:52 pmSan Francisco
Oct 10
SFO4:43 amSan Francisco
18h 17m
1 stop
DTW11:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to San Francisco with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,809 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $202Free CancellationRating
7.3
59 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.9
3,001 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
6.9
1,104 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,890 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,716 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $444Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 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 $444. Generally, Delta has 23 flights on this route every week with an average price of $637. Delta is rated 7.8/10 by our users.


Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 2
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 35m
2 stops
SFO7:55 amSan Francisco
Nov 4
SFO6:38 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW11:17 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Nov 1
DTW1:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 18m
2 stops
SFO7:12 amSan Francisco
Nov 3
SFO6:13 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW10:52 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
Nov 1
DTW1:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 18m
2 stops
SFO7:12 amSan Francisco
Nov 3
SFO6:13 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW10:52 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

JetBlue flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best JetBlue deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
JetBlue
Jan 9
DTW10:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 17m
1 stop
SFO5:48 pmSan Francisco
Jan 15
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
12h 05m
1 stop
DTW6:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JetBlue
Oct 8
DTW2:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 14m
1 stop
SFO8:14 amSan Francisco
Oct 10
SFO8:24 pmSan Francisco
8h 39m
1 stop
DTW5:03 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
JetBlue
Oct 5
DTW2:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 38m
1 stop
SFO9:38 amSan Francisco
Oct 8
SFO8:24 pmSan Francisco
8h 39m
1 stop
DTW5:03 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

  • 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 4h 52m 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.


Alternative routes for Detroit to San Francisco

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Detroit to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time4h 55m
Cheapest price$69
Detroit to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time6h 22m
Cheapest price$110
Detroit to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time4h 43m
Cheapest price$105
Detroit to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time4h 54m
Cheapest price$134
Detroit to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time7h 18m
Cheapest price$131
Detroit to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time7h 34m
Cheapest price$149
Grand Rapids to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time7h 41m
Cheapest price$181
Grand Rapids to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time6h 40m
Cheapest price$204
Grand Rapids to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time7h 19m
Cheapest price$118
Grand Rapids to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time7h 27m
Cheapest price$182
Detroit to Palm Springs Flights
Fastest flight time6h 31m
Cheapest price$274
Detroit to Sacramento Flights
Fastest flight time7h 20m
Cheapest price$124

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