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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $147

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 8/9. 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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Delta Logo
5:36 am - 1:05 pm
SFO
-
DTW
4h 29mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 9:47 pm
DTW
-
SFO
4h 57mnonstop
$349Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
Frontier Logo
9:00 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
-
DTW
7h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 3:25 pm
DTW
-
SFO
9h 55m
1 stop
$350Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 11:05 pm
SFO
-
DTW
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 1:15 pm
DTW
-
SFO
9h 50m
2 stops
$351Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
9:30 pm - 7:00 am
SFO
-
DTW
6h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:56 pm - 8:43 am
DTW
-
SFO
44h 47m
2 stops
$353Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 13
Frontier Logo
12:33 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
DTW
8h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:45 am - 6:27 pm
DTW
-
SFO
13h 42m
2 stops
$354Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
7:08 pm - 7:21 am
SFO
-
DTW
9h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 10:59 pm
DTW
-
SFO
19h 49m
2 stops
$355Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
12:33 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
-
DTW
8h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:45 am - 12:22 am
DTW
-
SFO
19h 37m
1 stop
$356Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 5:48 pm
SFO
-
DTW
8h 48m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:10 pm
DTW
-
SFO
10h 10m
1 stop
$357JetBlue
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:54 pm
SFO
-
DTW
8h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 8:54 pm
DTW
-
SFO
16h 14m
1 stop
$358Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:20 am
SFO
-
DTW
4h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:35 am
DTW
-
SFO
8h 20m
1 stop
$359United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Aug 5

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Delta flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Delta
Aug 25
SFO5:36 amSan Francisco
4h 29m
DTW1:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 29
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 57m
SFO9:47 pmSan Francisco
$349
Delta
Aug 27
SFO5:36 amSan Francisco
4h 29m
DTW1:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 31
DTW12:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 02m
SFO2:27 pmSan Francisco
$374
Delta
Aug 4
SFO4:05 pmSan Francisco
20h 15m
1 stop
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 20
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 57m
SFO9:47 pmSan Francisco
$376

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
Jul 13
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 00m
1 stop
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jul 22
DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 55m
1 stop
SFO3:25 pmSan Francisco
$350
Frontier
Aug 8
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 13
DTW2:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
44h 47m
2 stops
SFO8:43 amSan Francisco
$353
Frontier
Aug 26
SFO12:33 pmSan Francisco
8h 26m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 2
DTW7:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 42m
2 stops
SFO6:27 pmSan Francisco
$354

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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 June 14, 2026.
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Depart

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Price

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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

5:36 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:50 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$349

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

9:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

8:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$350

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

9:35 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/26

6:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$351

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

9:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

2:56 pm-8:43 am

2 stops44h 47m

$353

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

7:45 am-6:27 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$354

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

7:08 pm-7:21 am

1 stop9h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

6:10 am-10:59 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$355

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

12:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:45 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 37m

$356

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$357

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

6:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/20

7:40 am-8:54 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$358

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/5

6:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

$359

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $470, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco during September instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $489.

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 $478. 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 $587.

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 $474 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 $566. 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $515 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 $427 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 June 2026, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 47% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$253

Fastest flight time

4h 29m

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 $253. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $437.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 29m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 2069.7 mi away from San Francisco. 4h 29m 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Rating
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Price
FrontierPriceFrom $132Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,889 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,235 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,827 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,665 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $349Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,400 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 32 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starts from $349 round-trip, up to an average price of $599. Our users have rated Delta at 7.9/10.

  • 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 $289 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $483. United Airlines operates 8 flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,827 reviews.

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