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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $149

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6:29 pm - 7:20 am
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DTW
9h 51m
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10:27 pm - 9:13 am
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SFO
13h 46m
1 stop
$320Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:52 pm - 11:59 pm
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DTW
8h 07m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 11:04 pm
DTW
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SFO
28h 04m
1 stop
$321Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17
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7:15 pm - 7:22 am
SFO
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DTW
9h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:44 pm - 10:41 am
DTW
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SFO
24h 57m
1 stop
$322Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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9:04 pm - 3:27 pm
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DTW
15h 23m
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11:07 am - 7:19 pm
DTW
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SFO
11h 12m
1 stop
$323Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 9
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2:47 pm - 5:35 am
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DTW
11h 48m
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3:46 pm - 9:39 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 53m
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$324Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
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9:00 pm - 10:58 am
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DTW
10h 58m
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Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 6:45 pm
DTW
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SFO
13h 45m
2 stops
$325Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:15 pm - 7:22 am
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DTW
9h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:44 pm - 10:41 am
DTW
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24h 57m
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$326Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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9:04 pm - 3:27 pm
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15h 23m
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9:02 am - 7:19 pm
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13h 17m
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$327Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 11
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10:23 pm - 10:12 am
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8h 49m
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5:14 pm - 10:28 pm
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8h 14m
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$328Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 25
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9:04 pm - 3:27 pm
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15h 23m
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11:54 am - 12:28 am
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15h 34m
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$329Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 10

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 17
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
4h 55m
DTW9:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 20
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 20m
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$349
United Airlines
Apr 8
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
8h 22m
1 stop
DTW11:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 29
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 20m
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$359

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
May 27
SFO12:52 pmSan Francisco
8h 07m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jun 7
DTW7:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 06m
1 stop
SFO8:01 amSan Francisco
$318
Frontier
May 21
SFO7:15 pmSan Francisco
9h 07m
1 stop
DTW7:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
May 26
DTW12:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 57m
1 stop
SFO10:41 amSan Francisco
$322
Frontier
Mar 31
SFO9:04 pmSan Francisco
15h 23m
1 stop
DTW3:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 9
DTW11:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 26m
1 stop
SFO8:20 pmSan Francisco
$323

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SFO - DTW

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San Francisco

Wed 4/15

6:29 pm-7:20 am

1 stop9h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

10:27 pm-9:13 am

1 stop13h 46m

$320

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

12:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/17

10:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop28h 04m

$321

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

7:15 pm-7:22 am

1 stop9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

12:44 pm-10:41 am

1 stop24h 57m

$322

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

9:04 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

11:07 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$323

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

2:47 pm-5:35 am

1 stop11h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

3:46 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$324

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

9:00 pm-10:58 am

1 stop10h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

8:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$325

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

7:15 pm-7:22 am

1 stop9h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

12:44 pm-10:41 am

1 stop24h 57m

$326

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

9:04 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

9:02 am-7:19 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$327
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

10:23 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

5:14 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$328

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

9:04 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

11:54 am-12:28 am

1 stop15h 34m

$329

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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 $419, 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 October instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $450.

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 $436. 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 $544.

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 afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $389 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $514. 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 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 $495 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 $407 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 March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 55% 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

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Best Price Found

$244

Fastest flight time

4h 20m

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 $244. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $386.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 20m
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 20m 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?

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

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FrontierPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,024 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,319 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,439 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,292 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,472 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 25 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 $549. 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 $456. 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 9,439 reviews.

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