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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit from $142

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Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 7:21 am
SJC
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DTW
14h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:51 am - 1:17 pm
DTW
-
SJC
7h 26m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 16
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 7:21 am
SJC
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DTW
14h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:51 am - 1:17 pm
DTW
-
SJC
7h 26m
1 stop
$280Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
Frontier Logo
8:56 am - 11:59 pm
SFO
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DTW
12h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:31 pm - 8:58 pm
DTW
-
SFO
10h 27m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 5:41 am
SJC
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DTW
7h 56m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 1:17 pm
DTW
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SJC
7h 26m
1 stop
$354Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 24
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:12 am
OAK
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DTW
9h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:46 am
DTW
-
OAK
7h 46m
1 stop
$369Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:10 am
OAK
-
DTW
14h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 pm
DTW
-
OAK
6h 30m
1 stop
$374Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 9:50 pm
OAK
-
DTW
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 12:50 pm
DTW
-
OAK
8h 35m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 11:55 pm
OAK
-
DTW
6h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:10 am
DTW
-
OAK
6h 40m
1 stop
$393Southwest
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:59 pm
SJC
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DTW
7h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:47 am - 3:31 pm
DTW
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SJC
10h 44m
2 stops
$402American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 10:54 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:37 am - 11:56 am
DTW
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SJC
9h 19m
2 stops
$407American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 29
OAK6:00 amOakland
7h 40m
1 stop
DTW4:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 30
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 20m
1 stop
OAK1:20 pmOakland
$409
Alaska Airlines
Sep 16
OAK6:00 amOakland
7h 40m
1 stop
DTW4:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 29
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 20m
1 stop
OAK1:20 pmOakland
$412
Alaska Airlines
Jul 8
STS7:23 pmSanta Rosa Sonoma County
7h 18m
1 stop
DTW5:41 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 14
DTW7:01 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 57m
1 stop
STS11:58 amSanta Rosa Sonoma County
$457

Frontier flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 13
SJC2:12 pmSan Jose
14h 09m
1 stop
DTW7:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 16
DTW8:51 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 26m
1 stop
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
$270
Frontier
Jun 8
SFO8:56 amSan Francisco
12h 03m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jun 13
DTW1:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 27m
1 stop
SFO8:58 pmSan Francisco
$290
Frontier
Jul 8
SFO7:11 pmSan Francisco
9h 10m
1 stop
DTW7:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 14
DTW8:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 52m
2 stops
SFO7:53 pmSan Francisco
$291

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 7/13

2:12 pm-7:21 am

1 stop14h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

8:51 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$270

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 7/10

2:12 pm-7:21 am

1 stop14h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/13

8:51 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$280

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

8:56 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

1:31 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$290

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 7/14

6:45 pm-5:41 am

1 stop7h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/24

8:51 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$354

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/14

5:05 pm-5:12 am

1 stop9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/20

7:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

$369

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 7/14

5:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops14h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

8:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$374

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 8/19

9:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

7:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$379
Quickest round-trip

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 7/9

2:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/13

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 40m

$393

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

7:47 am-3:31 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$402

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 6/3

7:24 pm-10:54 am

2 stops12h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

5:37 am-11:56 am

2 stops9h 19m

$407

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco Bay Area is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $66, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco Bay Area during August instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $95.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $468. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday is $580.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco Bay Area in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $454 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $556. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco Bay Area when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $513 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco Bay Area for as low as $425 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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4h 29m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 29m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6.2
8,624 reviews
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5.6
2,948 reviews
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8.0
4,292 reviews
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7.4
9,730 reviews
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7.1
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7.9
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