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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $139

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Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 8:15 pm
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DTW
8h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 12:28 am
DTW
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SFO
10h 07m1 stop
$301Frontier
Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 28
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6:15 am - 11:55 pm
SFO
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DTW
14h 40m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:03 am
DTW
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SFO
29h 03m1 stop
$302Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 13
Frontier Logo
6:24 am - 11:25 am
SFO
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DTW
26h 01m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:43 pm - 12:24 am
DTW
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SFO
10h 41m1 stop
$303Frontier
Fri, Jan 2 - Fri, Jan 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 11:55 pm
SFO
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DTW
12h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:56 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 34m1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
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DTW
6h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 8:46 pm
DTW
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SFO
49h 39m2 stops
$306Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
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DTW
10h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 30m1 stop
$307Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:08 pm
SFO
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DTW
7h 08m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:49 am
DTW
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SFO
7h 34m1 stop
$309United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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1:20 pm - 8:59 pm
SFO
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DTW
4h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:30 am
DTW
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SFO
5h 25mnonstop
$310United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
Frontier Logo
3:18 pm - 6:16 pm
SFO
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DTW
23h 58m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:29 pm - 9:39 pm
DTW
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SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$311Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
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11:20 pm - 5:03 pm
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DTW
14h 43m2 stops
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11:28 am - 10:56 pm
DTW
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SFO
14h 28m1 stop
$312Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 10

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 16
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
8h 27m
1 stop
DTW8:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 28
DTW5:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 07m
1 stop
SFO12:28 amSan Francisco
$301
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Frontier
Feb 12
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
14h 40m
1 stop
DTW11:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 13
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 03m
1 stop
SFO8:03 amSan Francisco
$302
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Frontier
Jan 2
SFO6:24 amSan Francisco
26h 01m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 9
DTW4:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 41m
1 stop
SFO12:24 amSan Francisco
$303
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 22
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
7h 08m
1 stop
DTW3:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 25
DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 34m
1 stop
SFO11:49 amSan Francisco
$309
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United Airlines
Feb 21
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 23
DTW7:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 25m
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$310
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United Airlines
Feb 27
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 3
DTW11:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 36m
1 stop
SFO6:16 pmSan Francisco
$320
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Detroit 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 December 18, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

8:48 am-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

5:21 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 07m

$301

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-8:03 am

1 stop29h 03m

$302

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

6:24 am-11:25 am

1 stop26h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

4:43 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 41m

$303

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:48 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$304

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:24 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

10:07 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$306

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

9:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$307

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

5:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

7:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

1:20 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$310

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

3:18 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:29 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$311

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:20 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

11:28 am-10:56 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$312

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from San Francisco is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $414, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in July, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Detroit during June average around $421.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from San Francisco is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $441. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Detroit for around $553.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $433. Flying to Detroit in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $548 on average. Flights to Detroit from San Francisco in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Detroit flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $535 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from San Francisco for as low as $397 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Detroit flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit flights are approximately 61% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Detroit 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

4h 28m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Detroit from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $253. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $371.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes 4h 28m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Detroit every day.
There is 1 airport in Detroit. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
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  • How far is San Francisco to Detroit by plane?

    There are 2084.6 mi between San Francisco and Detroit. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 28m.

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

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

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

    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 Airport to Detroit.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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 Detroit. 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 San Francisco to Detroit?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
333 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,897 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    Delta flies from San Francisco to Detroit around 18 times per week, with 8,005 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Delta deal from San Francisco to Detroit in the last 72 hours was $289 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $580 for Delta flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,091 reviews) operates around 1 flight from San Francisco to Detroit in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $491, with deals from around $298 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to Detroit flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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