Detroit

$125+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO - DTW)

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SFO — DTW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$290
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$532

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
From San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 September 11, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:10 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 39mJetBlue
Wed 11/56:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/189:39 amSFO - DTW
2 stops12h 07mFrontier
Tue 9/238:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Mon 9/223:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Mon 9/223:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 9/266:29 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Sun 9/286:10 amDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$294
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/306:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 11/96:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/9$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/23:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 11/110:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 30mDelta
Wed 11/58:25 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/11$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/226:34 amSFO - DTW
2 stops30h 29mFrontier
Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - SFO
2 stops21h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 10/21:40 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:45 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/113:50 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1610:53 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$301

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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 September 11, 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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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

1:40 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:45 pm-10:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

7:33 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

11:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/10

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$328

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

10:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

8:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$341

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

4:45 pm-6:28 am

1 stop10h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$350

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$350

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

11:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

8:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$351

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$353

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

5:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$353

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:29 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$370

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup with the SFO2Go program during busy times at the airport.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, take the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It's faster and more comfortable than other options.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 August 29, 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 75 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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 September 11, 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 28% 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 September 7, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 7 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 10 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 4h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 29m. There are 2072 mi between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $107. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $139, and Spirit Airlines, from $174. Frontier is 81% 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 $144 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $190 and Alaska Airlines from $204 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (100%), Virgin Atlantic (85%) or Korean Air (83%) 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 $741, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $180.

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

  • 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, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $53 per day.

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

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover the top 7 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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