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6:55 am - 12:12 pmSFO-DTW
26h 17m1 stop
10:20 pm - 7:59 amDTW-SFO
12h 39m1 stop
$138Frontier
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Wed, Dec 11 - Tue, Dec 17
9:10 pm - 8:14 pmSFO-DTW
20h 04m1 stop
9:14 pm - 12:09 amDTW-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Thu, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 27
6:18 pm - 10:13 amSFO-DTW
12h 55m1 stop
1:16 pm - 10:46 amDTW-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
$217Sun Country Air
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
6:05 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-DTW
22h 15m1 stop
6:25 pm - 5:07 pmDTW-SFO
25h 42m1 stop
$295Sun Country Air
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Thu, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 27
7:45 am - 8:43 pmSFO-DTW
9h 58m1 stop
8:09 am - 3:28 pmDTW-SFO
10h 19m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 8
5:20 am - 10:23 pmSFO-DTW
14h 03m1 stop
8:09 am - 3:28 pmDTW-SFO
10h 19m1 stop
$328American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 21
5:35 am - 8:15 pmSFO-DTW
11h 40m2 stops
7:05 am - 2:30 pmDTW-SFO
10h 25m2 stops
$451Southwest
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Sat, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 21
9:55 am - 10:35 pmSFO-DTW
9h 40m1 stop
12:40 pm - 7:30 pmDTW-SFO
9h 50m1 stop
$466Southwest
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
10:25 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-DTW
21h 25m2 stops
9:00 am - 11:00 pmDTW-SFO
17h 00m2 stops
$470United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 7
12:59 am - 11:44 pmSFO-DTW
19h 45m1 stop
7:15 am - 5:30 pmDTW-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
$473United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 8
6:55 am - 12:12 pmSFO-DTW
26h 17m1 stop
$71Frontier
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Wed, Dec 4
6:55 am - 12:21 pmSFO-DTW
26h 26m1 stop
$76Frontier
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11:50 am - 10:10 amSFO-DTW
19h 20m1 stop
$128Sun Country Air
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Sun, Dec 15
6:15 pm - 11:39 amSFO-DTW
14h 24m1 stop
$161Sun Country Air
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Wed, Dec 18
7:45 am - 8:43 pmSFO-DTW
9h 58m1 stop
$167American Airlines
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5:20 am - 11:07 pmSFO-DTW
14h 47m1 stop
$172American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 8
6:38 am - 11:39 pmSFO-DTW
14h 01m2 stops
$247United Airlines
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5:20 pm - 10:09 amSFO-DTW
13h 49m2 stops
$253United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 15
12:05 pm - 7:37 pmSFO-DTW
4h 32mnonstop
$454Delta
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Sun, Dec 15
12:25 am - 11:33 amSFO-DTW
8h 08m1 stop
$463Delta
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Mon, Dec 9
8:41 pm - 1:17 pmSFO-DTW
13h 36m1 stop
9:08 pm - 12:11 amDTW-SFO
30h 03m1 stop
$271Frontier
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 6
8:51 pm - 12:52 pmSFO-DTW
13h 01m1 stop
9:08 pm - 12:11 amDTW-SFO
30h 03m1 stop
$331Frontier
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Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 6
8:41 pm - 1:17 pmSFO-DTW
13h 36m1 stop
9:38 pm - 12:34 amDTW-SFO
29h 56m1 stop
$357Frontier
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Sat, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 26
11:59 pm - 10:00 amSFO-DTW
7h 01m1 stop
12:23 pm - 4:58 pmDTW-SFO
7h 35m1 stop
$603Sun Country Air
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
10:50 am - 6:30 pmSFO-DTW
4h 40mnonstop
6:00 am - 3:38 pmDTW-SFO
12h 38m1 stop
$800United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
11:00 am - 10:36 pmSFO-DTW
8h 36m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:38 pmDTW-SFO
12h 38m1 stop
$810United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
2:35 pm - 10:02 pmSFO-DTW
4h 27mnonstop
3:56 pm - 6:07 pmDTW-SFO
5h 11mnonstop
$864Delta
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Thu, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 4
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
12:15 pm - 4:17 pmDTW-SFO
7h 02m1 stop
$874Delta
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 7
12:17 am - 12:50 pmSFO-DTW
9h 33m1 stop
11:53 am - 5:24 pmDTW-SFO
8h 31m1 stop
$948American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 26
12:17 am - 11:09 amSFO-DTW
7h 52m1 stop
7:45 am - 12:31 pmDTW-SFO
7h 46m1 stop
$1,213American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 1
3:58 pm - 11:28 pmSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
8:55 pm - 11:22 pmDTW-SFO
5h 27mnonstop
$629Delta
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Fri, Dec 27 - Wed, Jan 8
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
8:40 pm - 11:00 pmDTW-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
$649Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 21
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
12:45 pm - 2:58 pmDTW-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
$669Delta
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
10:59 pm - 6:29 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
4:30 pm - 6:39 pmDTW-SFO
5h 09mnonstop
$674Delta
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
12:14 pm - 7:43 pmSFO-DTW
4h 29mnonstop
8:35 am - 10:55 amDTW-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
$699Delta
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
4:05 pm - 6:15 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$729Delta
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
10:37 am - 6:20 pmSFO-DTW
4h 43mnonstop
7:18 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
$731United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 1
10:37 am - 6:20 pmSFO-DTW
4h 43mnonstop
7:18 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
5h 32mnonstop
$732United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 1
10:39 pm - 6:19 amSFO-DTW
4h 40mnonstop
7:21 pm - 9:44 pmDTW-SFO
5h 23mnonstop
$749United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 16
3:58 pm - 11:28 pmSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
8:20 pm - 10:42 pmDTW-SFO
5h 22mnonstop
$794Delta
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Thu, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 23

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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Frontier
Dec 11
SFO6:55 amSan Francisco
26h 17m
1 stop
DTW12:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 17
DTW10:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 39m
1 stop
SFO7:59 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Jan 23
SFO9:10 pmSan Francisco
20h 04m
1 stop
DTW8:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 27
DTW9:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:09 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Jan 10
SFO6:05 amSan Francisco
11h 03m
1 stop
DTW8:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 13
DTW9:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 57m
1 stop
SFO12:11 amSan Francisco

Sun Country Air flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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Sun Country Air
Dec 12
SFO6:18 pmSan Francisco
12h 55m
1 stop
DTW10:13 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 15
DTW1:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 30m
1 stop
SFO10:46 amSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Apr 24
SFO6:05 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
DTW7:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Apr 27
DTW6:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 42m
1 stop
SFO5:07 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Nov 28
SFO6:17 pmSan Francisco
12h 23m
1 stop
DTW9:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Dec 2
DTW7:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
20h 36m
1 stop
SFO12:36 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Detroit from San Francisco is February. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Detroit?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

In the evening. San Francisco to Detroit flights are approximately 19% more expensive in the morning than in the evening

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Detroit flight route?

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

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Detroit flights?

37 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is approximately 37 days to departure

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

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

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You could potentially save up to 82% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Detroit flight.

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

As of November 2024, prices for San Francisco to Detroit flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$71

Fastest flight time

4h 27m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Detroit from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $71. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $138.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes 4h 27m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Detroit every day.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

  • How far is San Francisco to Detroit by plane?

    There are 2084.6 mi between San Francisco and Detroit. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Detroit refresh daily.

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

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

    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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

    The required travel and health documents for your Detroit 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. 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

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $145Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,175 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,539 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
7.0
416 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,458 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $359Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $366Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,015 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $437Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,173 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $457Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,759 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    Delta flies from San Francisco to Detroit around 24 times per week, with 8,758 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Delta deal from San Francisco to Detroit in the last 72 hours was $457 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $658 for Delta flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Detroit

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,172 reviews) operates around 8 flights from San Francisco to Detroit in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $648, with deals from around $437 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to Detroit flight searches in the last 72 hours.


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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Detroit from San Francisco.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Detroit with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Francisco to Detroit flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Detroit from San Francisco. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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