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$95+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$95
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 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 April 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:38 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/38:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 7/12:25 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 29mDelta
Tue 7/298:25 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/15$289
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 7/21:57 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/95:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/912:10 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/167:23 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$299
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 6/3011:21 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/15$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/107:45 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/125:40 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$320
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/126:49 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/145:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$349
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/89:45 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops28h 26mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$360

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 16, 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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San Francisco

Fly to

Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

11:38 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$178

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

5:50 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

8:25 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$294

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

6:14 pm-9:11 am

1 stop11h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/17

7:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop17h 22m

$295

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

1:57 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

5:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$296

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

12:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/16

7:23 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 22m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

7:45 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

5:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$320

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

6:49 pm-5:11 am

1 stop7h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

5:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$349

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

9:45 pm-5:11 am

2 stops28h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$360

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

11:45 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$95

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 April 11, 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 April 16, 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 29% 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 30, 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 April 16, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 April 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 9 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 9 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 26m.

  • 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 $178. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $289, and Sun Country Air, from $295. Frontier is 71% 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 $95 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $160 and Sun Country Air from $166 one-way.

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

    Consider China Southern (100%), ITA Airways (95%) or Air France (94%) 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 $916, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $201.

  • 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 $43 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover the top 9 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 April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$321Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$332Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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