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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to San Francisco
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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 $629. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $825.
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 in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $633. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $768.
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 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $576 when searching 20 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 $457 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Francisco?
Frontier, JetBlue, and Sun Country Air are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Francisco
What airlines fly to San Francisco?
Delta, Spirit Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per day?
As of February 2025, there are 10 flights per day flying from Detroit to San Francisco. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 37% of flights taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per week?
70 flights are operational weekly from Detroit to San Francisco as of February 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $89 |
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Fastest flight time | 5h 08m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
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 11m 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?
As of February 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to San Francisco is Boeing 737-900 (46.07% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (33.21%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (8.21%), and Airbus A350-900 (3.84%).
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Detroit to San Francisco is Delta (60% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Frontier (16%), United Airlines (12%), and American Airlines (6%).
Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to San Francisco with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $135 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,339 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $139 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 7,980 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $227 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 3,035 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $258 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.0 370 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $370 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $413 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,140 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $441 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,723 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $466 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,362 reviews |
Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco
The lowest priced Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $413. Generally, Delta has 18 flights on this route every week with an average price of $630. 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 $441 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $664. United Airlines operates 7 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,723 reviews.
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Can I find flights from Detroit to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to San Francisco from Detroit which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
momondo helps you find the best flight between Detroit and San Francisco by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to San Francisco from Detroit. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.