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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $140

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United Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 7:04 pmSFO-DTW
4h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 3:16 pmDTW-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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jeu., déc. 4 - lun., déc. 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:32 am - 12:50 amSFO-DTW
15h 18m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 4:51 pmDTW-SFO
8h 48m1 stop
$300Multiple Airlines
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lun., nov. 24 - mer., déc. 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:58 amSFO-DTW
12h 03m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:27 pmDTW-SFO
18h 27m2 stops
$301Multiple Airlines
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sam., nov. 8 - sam., nov. 15
Frontier Logo
8:36 am - 6:05 amSFO-DTW
42h 29m2 stops
Frontier Logo
1:17 pm - 7:11 amDTW-SFO
20h 54m1 stop
$302Frontier
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ven., nov. 21 - dim., nov. 23
Frontier Logo
6:24 am - 11:25 amSFO-DTW
26h 01m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 12:25 amDTW-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$303Frontier
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dim., déc. 21 - lun., janv. 12
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 4:19 pmSFO-DTW
40h 24m2 stops
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 12:14 amDTW-SFO
10h 00m1 stop
$305Frontier
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mar., nov. 11 - ven., nov. 14
American Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 11:14 amSFO-DTW
7h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:13 pm - 8:27 pmDTW-SFO
10h 14m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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mer., déc. 10 - mer., déc. 17
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 5:50 pmSFO-DTW
8h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 6:35 pmDTW-SFO
8h 40m2 stops
$314Southwest
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jeu., déc. 4 - mer., déc. 10
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 5:50 pmSFO-DTW
9h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 6:35 pmDTW-SFO
8h 40m2 stops
$319Southwest
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jeu., déc. 4 - lun., déc. 8
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 10:57 amSFO-DTW
6h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:14 pmDTW-SFO
10h 44m1 stop
$339American Airlines
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lun., déc. 1 - mer., févr. 18

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 21
SFO8:36 amSan Francisco
42h 29m
2 stops
DTW6:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 23
DTW1:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 54m
1 stop
SFO7:11 amSan Francisco
$302
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Frontier
Dec 21
SFO6:24 amSan Francisco
26h 01m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 12
DTW12:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 05m
1 stop
SFO12:25 amSan Francisco
$303
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Frontier
Nov 11
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
40h 24m
2 stops
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 14
DTW5:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:14 amSan Francisco
$305
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Southwest flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Detroit flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 4
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
8h 40m
1 stop
DTW5:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 10
DTW12:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m
2 stops
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
$314
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Southwest
Dec 4
SFO5:05 amSan Francisco
9h 45m
2 stops
DTW5:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 8
DTW12:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 40m
2 stops
SFO6:35 pmSan Francisco
$319
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Southwest
Jan 22
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
10h 40m
2 stops
DTW9:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 28
DTW9:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 00m
2 stops
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
$333
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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 octobre 30, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jeu. 12/4

11:25 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/8

9:10 am-3:16 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

lun. 11/24

6:32 am-12:50 am

1 stop15h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 12/3

11:03 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$300

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sam. 11/8

8:55 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 11/15

7:00 am-10:27 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$301

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

ven. 11/21

8:36 am-6:05 am

2 stops42h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 11/23

1:17 pm-7:11 am

1 stop20h 54m

$302

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

dim. 12/21

6:24 am-11:25 am

1 stop26h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/12

12:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop15h 05m

$303

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

8:55 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops40h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 11/14

5:14 pm-12:14 am

1 stop10h 00m

$305

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mer. 12/10

12:25 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 12/17

1:13 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jeu. 12/4

6:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 12/10

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$314

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jeu. 12/4

5:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/8

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$319

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

lun. 12/1

12:59 am-10:57 am

1 stop6h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 2/18

7:30 am-3:14 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$339

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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 $424.

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 $443. 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 $585.

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 $431. 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 $579 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 $564 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 $427 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 October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit flights are approximately 180% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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

$232

Fastest flight time

4h 27m

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 $232. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes 4h 27m
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 39m.

  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Detroit?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $107Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,123 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,993 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $299Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,030 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    Southwest flies from San Francisco to Detroit around 1 time per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from San Francisco to Detroit in the last 72 hours was $308 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $484 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    Delta (7.9/10 from 7,993 reviews) operates around 10 flights from San Francisco to Detroit in any given week. The average Delta airfare for this route is around $585, with deals from around $289 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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