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Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 8:15 pm
SFO
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DTW
8h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 12:28 am
DTW
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SFO
10h 07m1 stop
$301Frontier
Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 28
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 pm
SFO
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DTW
14h 40m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:03 am
DTW
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SFO
29h 03m1 stop
$302Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 13
Frontier Logo
6:24 am - 11:25 am
SFO
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DTW
26h 01m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:43 pm - 12:24 am
DTW
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SFO
10h 41m1 stop
$303Frontier
Fri, Jan 2 - Fri, Jan 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 11:55 pm
SFO
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DTW
12h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:56 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 34m1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 4:26 pm
SFO
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DTW
21h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:56 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 34m1 stop
$305Alaska Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 4:19 pm
SFO
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DTW
6h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 8:46 pm
DTW
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SFO
49h 39m2 stops
$306Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:04 pm - 10:59 am
SFO
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DTW
10h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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SFO
8h 30m1 stop
$307Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 10:10 am
SFO
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DTW
7h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:49 am
DTW
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SFO
7h 34m1 stop
$309United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
Frontier Logo
3:18 pm - 6:16 pm
SFO
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DTW
23h 58m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:29 pm - 9:39 pm
DTW
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SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$311Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 5:03 pm
SFO
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DTW
14h 43m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 10:56 pm
DTW
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SFO
14h 28m1 stop
$312Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 10

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
Feb 16
SFO8:48 amSan Francisco
8h 27m
1 stop
DTW8:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 28
DTW5:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 07m
1 stop
SFO12:28 amSan Francisco
$301
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Frontier
Feb 12
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
14h 40m
1 stop
DTW11:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 13
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 03m
1 stop
SFO8:03 amSan Francisco
$302
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Frontier
Jan 2
SFO6:24 amSan Francisco
26h 01m
1 stop
DTW11:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 9
DTW4:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 41m
1 stop
SFO12:24 amSan Francisco
$303
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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
Jan 22
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 25
DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 34m
1 stop
SFO11:49 amSan Francisco
$309
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United Airlines
Feb 12
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 15
DTW7:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
SFO9:32 amSan Francisco
$326
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United Airlines
Jan 1
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
7h 10m
1 stop
DTW3:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 11
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 21m
SFO9:31 amSan Francisco
$339
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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 December 18, 2025.
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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

8:48 am-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

5:21 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 07m

$301

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-8:03 am

1 stop29h 03m

$302

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

6:24 am-11:25 am

1 stop26h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

4:43 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 41m

$303

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:48 am-11:55 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$304

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:21 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$305

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:24 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

10:07 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops49h 39m

$306

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

9:04 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

4:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$307

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:15 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

7:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

3:18 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop23h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:29 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$311

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:20 pm-5:03 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

11:28 am-10:56 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$312

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $447, 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 May instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in May, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $454.

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 $441. 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 $553.

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 $548. 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 $535 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 $397 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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 15% 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

$253

Fastest flight time

4h 28m

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 $371.
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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  • 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 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.

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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 $116Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.9
333 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 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 18 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 $580. 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 $298 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $491. United Airlines operates 1 flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,091 reviews.

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