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

United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to San Francisco

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Michigan according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to San Francisco?

Flight times from Michigan to San Francisco vary, but if you’re flying out of Detroit and flying into San Francisco (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h 50m on average. Another popular route from Michigan to San Francisco is flying from Grand Rapids to San Francisco, which will take roughly 6h 29m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

The number of flights available between Michigan and San Francisco is 76 per day as of July 2026. The most frequent departure time is 4:00PM, with 50% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

537 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to San Francisco as of July 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:01 pm - 6:45 pm

GRR

SFO

25h 44m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:06 pm

SFO

GRR

20h 36m

1 stop

$240Frontier

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 29

8:33 pm - 12:18 am

GRR

SFO

6h 45m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:06 pm

SFO

GRR

20h 36m

1 stop

$242Frontier

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20

7:05 am - 12:20 pm

SBN

SFO

8h 15m

1 stop

11:40 am - 8:53 pm

SFO

SBN

6h 13m

1 stop

$273Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 7

8:10 am - 2:35 pm

MDW

SFO

8h 25m

1 stop

5:35 am - 11:45 am

SFO

MDW

4h 10mnonstop

$305Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30

1:25 pm - 7:39 pm

ORD

SFO

8h 14m

1 stop

11:16 pm - 5:35 am

SFO

ORD

4h 19mnonstop

$305American Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

7:40 pm - 11:52 pm

ORD

SFO

6h 12m

1 stop

11:15 pm - 9:23 am

SFO

ORD

8h 08m

1 stop

$306Delta

Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3

4:40 pm - 10:30 pm

MDW

SFO

7h 50m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 12:20 am

SFO

MDW

8h 05m

1 stop

$306Southwest

Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 27

7:15 am - 7:52 pm

ORD

SFO

14h 37m

1 stop

1:21 pm - 11:36 pm

SFO

ORD

8h 15m

1 stop

$308Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21

6:38 pm - 12:11 am

SBN

SFO

8h 33m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 12:01 pm

SFO

SBN

9h 31m

1 stop

$311American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

7:00 am - 8:10 pm

FNT

SFO

16h 10m

1 stop

8:56 pm - 3:53 pm

SFO

FNT

15h 57m

1 stop

$334Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19

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United Airlines flights from Michigan to San Francisco

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Aug 7

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 48m

SFO11:38 amSan Francisco

Aug 9

SFO12:50 amSan Francisco

4h 26m

ORD7:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$311

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Jul 21

ORD6:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 37m

SFO8:47 amSan Francisco

Jul 23

SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco

4h 28m

ORD9:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$317

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Jul 24

ORD6:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 37m

SFO8:47 amSan Francisco

Jul 28

SFO3:10 pmSan Francisco

4h 28m

ORD9:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$320

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Oct 27

SBN7:05 amSouth Bend/Michiana

8h 15m

1 stop

SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco

Nov 7

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

6h 13m

1 stop

SBN8:53 pmSouth Bend/Michiana

$273

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Jul 29

ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 12m

1 stop

SFO11:52 pmSan Francisco

Aug 3

SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco

8h 08m

1 stop

ORD9:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$306

Delta

Sep 17

GRR4:00 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

8h 49m

1 stop

SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco

Sep 20

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

7h 42m

1 stop

GRR10:47 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$307

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Thu 8/27

8:01 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop25h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

7:30 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$240

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GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 8/13

8:33 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

7:30 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$242

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SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/27

7:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

11:40 am-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$273

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MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

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8:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

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Nonstop4h 10m

$305

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Fri 7/31

1:25 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

11:16 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$305

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ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7:40 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

11:15 pm-9:23 am

1 stop8h 08m

$306

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MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/22

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

2:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 05m

$306

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ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

7:15 am-7:52 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

1:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$308

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SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 8/20

6:38 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

11:30 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$311

FlintSan Francisco

FNT - SFO

FNTSFO

Flint Bishop

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

8:56 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop15h 57m

$334

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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 August, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $103.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Michigan to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $491. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $683.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Michigan 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 $499. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $578.

What is the cheapest Michigan to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Michigan when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $455 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Michigan for as low as $387 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Michigan 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 Michigan to San Francisco flights?

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Best Price Found	$303
Fastest flight time	4h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Francisco	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Michigan in the past 72 hours is $303. The best round-trip flight deal from Michigan to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $388.

The fastest flight from Michigan to San Francisco takes 4h 30m

Direct flights go from Michigan to San Francisco every day.

There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Michigan there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Michigan to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?
As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Michigan to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Michigan to San Francisco is Boeing 737-900 (36.05% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (21.75%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (14.77%), and Airbus A321neo (5.27%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,850 reviews	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,008 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,769 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $305	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,249 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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