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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $106

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1:58 pm - 5:45 amSFO-DTW
12h 47m1 stop
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11:21 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
13h 00m1 stop
$217
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
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8:00 am - 5:35 amSFO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
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9:11 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
$223
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 23
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8:00 am - 5:35 amSFO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
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7:20 am - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
17h 01m1 stop
$228
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 24
Frontier Logo
6:50 am - 9:43 pmSFO-DTW
11h 53m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Tue, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 9:59 amSFO-DTW
7h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 9:21 pmDTW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
$264Frontier
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
12:47 am - 2:47 pmSFO-DTW
11h 00m1 stop
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9:36 am - 6:01 pmDTW-SFO
11h 25m1 stop
$277American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 12:09 pmSFO-DTW
9h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 11:09 pmDTW-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
$287American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:59 pmDTW-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 3
Delta Logo
11:00 pm - 6:26 amSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 9:48 pmDTW-SFO
5h 03mnonstop
$297Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 9:53 amSFO-DTW
7h 43m1 stop
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5:32 pm - 7:40 pmDTW-SFO
5h 08mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 26
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
11h 53m
1 stop
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 6
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
$258
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Frontier
Aug 5
SFO8:53 pmSan Francisco
12h 25m
1 stop
DTW12:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 12
DTW12:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 29m
1 stop
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco
$259
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Frontier
Sep 20
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
DTW9:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 28
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
$264
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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 9
SFO12:47 amSan Francisco
11h 00m
1 stop
DTW2:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 17
DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 25m
1 stop
SFO6:01 pmSan Francisco
$277
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American Airlines
Sep 8
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
9h 44m
1 stop
DTW12:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 17
DTW12:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:09 pmSan Francisco
$287
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American Airlines
Oct 28
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
10h 07m
1 stop
DTW12:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nov 3
DTW7:24 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 56m
1 stop
SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco
$292
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 31, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

1:58 pm-5:45 am

1 stop12h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

11:21 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$217

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:11 am-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$223

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

7:20 am-9:21 pm

1 stop17h 01m

$228

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

6:50 am-9:43 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/6

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$258

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

3:42 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$264

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:47 am-2:47 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

9:36 am-6:01 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$277

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:25 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/17

12:24 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$287

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

7:45 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$297

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

11:10 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

5:32 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$299

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco 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 is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $456, 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 during August instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in August, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $465.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $467. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Sunday is $607.

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 in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $441 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $610. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $586 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 for as low as $443 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Best Price Found

$106

Fastest flight time

4h 26m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $106. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $217.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 26m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 2070.0 mi away from San Francisco. 4h 26m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,048 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $339Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Delta is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, operating 31 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starts from $289 round-trip, up to an average price of $608. Our users have rated Delta at 8.0/10.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start from as low as $339 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $586. United Airlines operates 9 flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,900 reviews.

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