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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $153

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10:26 am - 7:23 pmDTW-SFO
11h 57m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 12:50 amSFO-DTW
6h 56m1 stop
$313Frontier
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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 1
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 4:55 pmDTW-SFO
10h 30m2 stops
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11:55 am - 9:10 pmSFO-DTW
6h 15m1 stop
$314Southwest
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
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10:29 pm - 12:24 amDTW-SFO
52h 55m2 stops
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2:13 pm - 5:00 amSFO-DTW
11h 47m1 stop
$315Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:30 amDTW-SFO
5h 25mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 5:06 amSFO-DTW
4h 41mnonstop
$316United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 27
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:32 amDTW-SFO
5h 27mnonstop
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10:50 pm - 9:32 amSFO-DTW
7h 42m1 stop
$317United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 10:03 pmDTW-SFO
12h 43m2 stops
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6:24 am - 9:06 pmSFO-DTW
11h 42m1 stop
$318Frontier
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Mon, Dec 22 - Thu, Jan 1
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 8:05 pmDTW-SFO
10h 10m2 stops
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9:10 am - 10:10 pmSFO-DTW
10h 00m2 stops
$319Southwest
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Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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6:00 am - 2:09 pmDTW-SFO
11h 09m1 stop
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10:45 am - 11:57 pmSFO-DTW
10h 12m1 stop
$320JetBlue
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Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:41 pm - 11:59 pmDTW-SFO
9h 18m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-DTW
18h 20m1 stop
$321Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
Frontier Logo
9:01 am - 7:23 pmDTW-SFO
13h 22m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 6:07 pmSFO-DTW
24h 13m1 stop
$322Frontier
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 27

American Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 16
DTW1:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 17m
1 stop
SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco
Jan 20
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
10h 25m
2 stops
DTW10:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$314
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American Airlines
Dec 3
DTW4:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 22m
1 stop
SFO10:09 pmSan Francisco
Dec 9
SFO12:10 pmSan Francisco
7h 45m
1 stop
DTW10:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$323
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American Airlines
Dec 4
DTW3:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 18m
1 stop
SFO10:49 pmSan Francisco
Dec 10
SFO12:25 amSan Francisco
7h 49m
1 stop
DTW11:14 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$344
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United Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 17
DTW7:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 25m
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
Dec 27
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
4h 41m
DTW5:06 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$316
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United Airlines
Dec 3
DTW7:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:15 amSan Francisco
Dec 10
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW7:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$331
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United Airlines
Dec 17
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 49m
1 stop
SFO11:49 amSan Francisco
Dec 27
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
8h 28m
1 stop
DTW10:33 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$334
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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 November 13, 2025.
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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

10:26 am-7:23 pm

1 stop11h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

2:54 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 56m

$313

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

9:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:55 am-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$314

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

10:29 pm-12:24 am

2 stops52h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

2:13 pm-5:00 am

1 stop11h 47m

$315

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/17

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

9:25 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop4h 41m

$316

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:50 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 42m

$317

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

12:20 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops12h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:24 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$318

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

12:55 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:10 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$319

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:45 am-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$320

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

5:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

7:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$321

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

9:01 am-7:23 pm

1 stop13h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

2:54 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$322

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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 $548. 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 $582. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $641.

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 $498 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 November 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 45% 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

$253

Fastest flight time

5h 08m

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 $253. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $428.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 08m
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 25m 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.

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,138 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
336 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,109 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,017 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 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 23 flights on this route every week with an average price of $546. 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 $435. United Airlines operates 5 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,017 reviews.

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