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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $130

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit departing on 10/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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11:00 pm - 2:07 pmSFO-DTW
12h 07m1 stop
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7:54 pm - 8:44 amDTW-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$282
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пн., сен 29 - ср., окт 1
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 9:59 amSFO-DTW
7h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 8:15 amDTW-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
$283Frontier
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сб., сен 27 - чт., окт 2
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 10:35 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$297Delta
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сб., окт 11 - ср., окт 22
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 10:37 pmDTW-SFO
9h 22m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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сб., окт 18 - сб., ноя 1
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:59 pmDTW-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
$308United Airlines
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ср., окт 8 - ср., окт 15
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:44 amSFO-DTW
6h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 2:35 pmDTW-SFO
10h 47m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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пн., окт 20 - вт., окт 28
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 5:50 pmSFO-DTW
9h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 10:55 amDTW-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$322Southwest
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вт., фев 24 - вс., мар 1
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:44 amSFO-DTW
6h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 1:11 pmDTW-SFO
9h 25m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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чт., окт 23 - пн., окт 27
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:45 pmSFO-DTW
10h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 2:05 pmDTW-SFO
10h 40m2 stops
$324Southwest
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вт., дек 2 - вс., дек 7
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 10:35 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$328Delta
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вт., окт 21 - ср., окт 29

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 27
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
DTW9:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 2
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 33m
2 stops
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
$283
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Frontier
Oct 12
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
12h 46m
1 stop
DTW2:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 20
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 34m
1 stop
SFO11:34 amSan Francisco
$285
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Frontier
Oct 17
SFO10:43 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
2 stops
DTW7:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 19
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 09m
2 stops
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
$287
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
Delta
Oct 11
SFO10:57 pmSan Francisco
4h 30m
DTW6:27 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 22
DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 10m
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
$297
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Delta
Oct 21
SFO10:57 pmSan Francisco
4h 30m
DTW6:27 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 29
DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 10m
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
$328
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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 сентябрь 16, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

пн. 9/29

11:00 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ср. 10/1

7:54 pm-8:44 am

1 stop15h 50m

$282

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

сб. 9/27

11:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

чт. 10/2

3:42 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 33m

$283

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

сб. 10/11

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ср. 10/22

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$297

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

сб. 10/18

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

сб. 11/1

4:15 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

ср. 10/8

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ср. 10/15

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$308

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

пн. 10/20

12:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

вт. 10/28

6:48 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

вт. 2/24

5:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

вс. 3/1

6:25 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 30m

$322

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

чт. 10/23

12:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

пн. 10/27

6:46 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$323

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

вт. 12/2

8:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

вс. 12/7

6:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$324

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

вт. 10/21

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ср. 10/29

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$328

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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 $429.

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 $463. 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 $599.

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 $590 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 $580 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 $450 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit flights are approximately 178% 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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Cheap San Francisco to Detroit (SFO to DTT) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$226

Fastest flight time

4h 25m

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 $226. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $383.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes 4h 25m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Detroit every day.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: 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 30m.

  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

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FrontierPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
330 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    Delta flies from San Francisco to Detroit around 28 times per week, with 7,954 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 $602 for Delta flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,929 reviews) operates around 9 flights from San Francisco to Detroit in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $566, with deals from around $319 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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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Detroit from San Francisco.

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