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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $86

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Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 3:54 pmDTW-SFO
10h 54m1 stop
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11:50 pm - 5:01 pmSFO-DTW
14h 11m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Sat, May 3 - Tue, May 6
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 3:54 pmDTW-SFO
10h 54m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:07 pm - 5:20 amSFO-DTW
13h 13m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Sat, May 3 - Sat, May 10
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:30 pmDTW-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
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6:10 am - 8:22 pmSFO-DTW
11h 12m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:19 pmDTW-SFO
10h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:11 pmSFO-DTW
10h 11m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14
Delta Logo
4:35 pm - 6:39 pmDTW-SFO
5h 04mnonstop
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6:00 am - 1:36 pmSFO-DTW
4h 36mnonstop
$288Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
8:31 pm - 10:38 pmDTW-SFO
5h 07mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 1:20 pmSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$289Delta
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
United Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 9:45 amDTW-SFO
5h 22mnonstop
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12:10 am - 10:05 amSFO-DTW
6h 55m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Fri, May 16
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:07 amDTW-SFO
5h 07mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 10:06 amSFO-DTW
7h 07m1 stop
$316United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 11
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:25 pmDTW-SFO
8h 40m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:45 pmSFO-DTW
8h 45m1 stop
$361Southwest
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Sat, May 3 - Wed, May 7
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 amDTW-SFO
6h 45m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 1:05 amSFO-DTW
9h 55m2 stops
$379Southwest
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9

American Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 3
DTW5:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 10
SFO6:10 amSan Francisco
11h 12m
1 stop
DTW8:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
May 7
DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 49m
1 stop
SFO1:19 pmSan Francisco
May 14
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
10h 11m
1 stop
DTW9:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
American Airlines
May 28
DTW11:17 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 20m
1 stop
SFO7:37 pmSan Francisco
May 30
SFO12:21 amSan Francisco
7h 56m
1 stop
DTW11:17 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
May 3
DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 54m
1 stop
SFO3:54 pmSan Francisco
May 6
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
14h 11m
1 stop
DTW5:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
May 3
DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 54m
1 stop
SFO3:54 pmSan Francisco
May 10
SFO1:07 pmSan Francisco
13h 13m
1 stop
DTW5:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Frontier
May 6
DTW3:58 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:33 pmSan Francisco
May 10
SFO4:17 pmSan Francisco
18h 11m
1 stop
DTW1:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $498.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $630. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $846.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $609. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $829.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco for the best Detroit - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Detroit when booking 14 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $565 when searching 14 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Detroit for as low as $423 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 47% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to San Francisco (DTT to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$86

Fastest flight time

5h 04m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $86. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $178.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 04m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • How far is Detroit to San Francisco by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to San Francisco will travel around 2084.6 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 04m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 Detroit to San Francisco?

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Francisco?


Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,281 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,926 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,926 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
6.9
349 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,917 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $346Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $364Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $380Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,667 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    The lowest priced Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $300. Generally, Delta has 21 flights on this route every week with an average price of $610. Delta is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Detroit to San Francisco start from as low as $380 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $662. United Airlines operates 6 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,667 reviews.


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