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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $130

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11:00 pm - 2:07 pmSFO-DTW
12h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 8:44 amDTW-SFO
15h 50m1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 1
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11:00 pm - 9:59 amSFO-DTW
7h 59m1 stop
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3:42 pm - 8:15 amDTW-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
$283Frontier
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Sat, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 2
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10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:35 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$297Delta
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 22
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8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
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4:15 pm - 10:37 pmDTW-SFO
9h 22m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 1
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8:55 am - 4:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 45mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 7:59 pmDTW-SFO
5h 14mnonstop
$308United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:44 amSFO-DTW
6h 54m1 stop
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6:48 am - 2:35 pmDTW-SFO
10h 47m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
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5:05 am - 5:50 pmSFO-DTW
9h 45m2 stops
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6:25 am - 10:55 amDTW-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$322Southwest
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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 10:44 amSFO-DTW
6h 54m1 stop
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6:46 am - 1:11 pmDTW-SFO
9h 25m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:45 pmSFO-DTW
10h 25m1 stop
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6:25 am - 2:05 pmDTW-SFO
10h 40m2 stops
$324Southwest
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
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10:57 pm - 6:27 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:35 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$328Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29

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
Sep 27
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
DTW9:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 2
DTW3:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 33m
2 stops
SFO8:15 amSan Francisco
$283
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Frontier
Oct 12
SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco
12h 46m
1 stop
DTW2:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 20
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 34m
1 stop
SFO11:34 amSan Francisco
$285
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Frontier
Oct 17
SFO10:43 pmSan Francisco
17h 50m
2 stops
DTW7:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 19
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 09m
2 stops
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
$287
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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
Oct 11
SFO10:57 pmSan Francisco
4h 30m
DTW6:27 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 22
DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 10m
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
$297
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Delta
Oct 21
SFO10:57 pmSan Francisco
4h 30m
DTW6:27 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 29
DTW8:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 10m
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
$328
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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 September 16, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:00 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

7:54 pm-8:44 am

1 stop15h 50m

$282

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

3:42 pm-8:15 am

2 stops19h 33m

$283

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$297

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

4:15 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

8:55 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$308

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

6:48 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

5:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

6:25 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 30m

$322

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

12:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

6:46 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$323

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

8:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/7

6:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$324

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

10:57 pm-6:27 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$328

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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 $454, 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 $459.

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 $462. 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 $600.

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 $433 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 $590. 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 $580 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 $450 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 51% 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

$226

Fastest flight time

4h 25m

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 $226. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $383.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 25m
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 30m 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.

  • 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 $107Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
330 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 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 23 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 $602. 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 $319 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $566. 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 8,929 reviews.

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