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$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or May, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$599

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/116:00 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 29mDelta
dom. 6/228:25 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/27$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2011:50 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
dom. 5/256:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/216:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/256:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:08 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/205:57 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1712:47 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/226:27 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$296
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/285:45 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 26mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 4/297:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/28$303
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/1411:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
lun. 6/2311:15 amDTW - SFO
1 stop26h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/291:21 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines
mié. 4/305:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/77:15 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
lun. 8/118:55 amDTW - SFO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/28$344

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Detroit 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 6/11

6:00 am-1:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 6/22

8:25 am-10:23 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 5/20

11:50 pm-11:02 am

1 stop8h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 5/25

6:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$290

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 5/21

6:09 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 5/25

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop21h 09m

$291

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jue. 4/17

12:08 am-9:57 am

1 stop6h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 4/20

5:57 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$295

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jue. 4/17

12:47 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/22

6:27 am-2:55 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$296

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

lun. 4/28

5:45 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/29

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$303

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sáb. 6/14

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/23

11:15 am-11:08 am

1 stop26h 53m

$305

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 4/29

1:21 pm-5:11 am

2 stops12h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/30

5:13 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$332

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sáb. 4/19

5:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/30

4:05 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$370

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 4/1

4:11 pm-4:33 am

1 stop9h 22m

$169

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 6 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated marzo 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from San Francisco to Detroit. At least 8 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Detroit from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to DTW to be around 4h 22m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $290, and United Airlines, from $295. Delta is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $169 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $179 and Alaska Airlines from $191 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Air France (100%), ITA Airways (100%) or Virgin Atlantic (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $971, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $239.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights have a layover in Las Vegas the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$153Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$442Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$445Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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