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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $158

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 10/29. 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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Frontier Logo
7:08 pm - 7:21 am
SFO
-
DTW
9h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:07 pm - 10:54 pm
DTW
-
SFO
13h 47m
1 stop
$332Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 23
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:25 am
SFO
-
DTW
26h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 12:18 am
DTW
-
SFO
19h 23m
1 stop
$332Frontier
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 5:22 am
SFO
-
DTW
8h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 1:03 pm
DTW
-
SFO
9h 02m
1 stop
$339Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 5:22 am
SFO
-
DTW
8h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 1:03 pm
DTW
-
SFO
9h 02m
1 stop
$339Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
Delta Logo
11:37 am - 7:15 pm
SFO
-
DTW
4h 38mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 9:49 pm
DTW
-
SFO
4h 59mnonstop
$359Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Delta Logo
10:59 pm - 6:30 am
SFO
-
DTW
4h 31mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 9:49 pm
DTW
-
SFO
4h 59mnonstop
$359Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 6:31 am
SFO
-
DTW
4h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:49 pm
DTW
-
SFO
5h 09mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 6:31 am
SFO
-
DTW
4h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:13 am
DTW
-
SFO
5h 13mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:22 pm
SFO
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DTW
9h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:28 am
DTW
-
SFO
8h 28m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
10:53 pm - 9:29 am
SFO
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DTW
7h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 7:18 pm
DTW
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SFO
10h 03m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3

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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 11
SFO7:04 pmSan Francisco
9h 17m
1 stop
DTW7:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 23
DTW12:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 47m
1 stop
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco
$332
Frontier
Aug 10
SFO7:08 pmSan Francisco
9h 13m
1 stop
DTW7:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 23
DTW12:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 47m
1 stop
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco
$333
Frontier
Aug 8
SFO7:08 pmSan Francisco
9h 13m
1 stop
DTW7:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 23
DTW12:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 47m
1 stop
SFO10:54 pmSan Francisco
$334

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
Oct 2
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
4h 31m
DTW6:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 5
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 59m
SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco
$359
Delta
Aug 27
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
4h 31m
DTW6:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 30
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 57m
SFO9:47 pmSan Francisco
$379
Delta
Aug 14
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
4h 31m
DTW6:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Aug 22
DTW7:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 57m
SFO9:47 pmSan Francisco
$399

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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 August 2, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

7:08 pm-7:21 am

1 stop9h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/23

12:07 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$332

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop26h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

7:55 am-12:18 am

1 stop19h 23m

$332

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

6:21 pm-5:22 am

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/29

7:01 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$339

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

6:21 pm-5:22 am

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/30

7:01 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$339

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

11:37 am-7:15 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$359
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

10:59 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

10:40 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

7:40 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

10:40 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-9:13 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

5:05 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 28m

$379

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

10:53 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

12:15 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$379

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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?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $355 to $697.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $332.

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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $490, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, 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 October, still average around $496.

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 $493. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday is $589.

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 $483 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 $572. 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 $524 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 $438 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 August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$283

Fastest flight time

4h 28m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $283. 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 28m
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 28m 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 $174Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,741 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $286Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,033 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,061 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,230 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,846 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $349Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,493 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 10 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 $602. Our users have rated Delta at 7.8/10.

  • 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 $495. United Airlines operates 7 flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 10,061 reviews.

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