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$63+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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SFO — DTW
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$63
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$582
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:46 amOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/510:07 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$152
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 4/264:43 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/310:07 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/211:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop28h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/97:59 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$267
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:49 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/215:20 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/245:50 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 30mDelta
Mon 6/28:31 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/4$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 4/1011:49 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Sat 4/122:10 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 5/216:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/210:43 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/39:20 amDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 5/2512:13 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Thu 5/296:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$300
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 7/106:19 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 52mSun Country Air
Thu 7/177:00 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/4$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 4/276:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/147:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/512:55 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Fri 5/95:56 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/3$309

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/1

7:46 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

10:07 pm-9:02 am

1 stop13h 55m

$152

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 4/26

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

10:07 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 42m

$248

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 6/2

11:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop28h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

7:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 06m

$267

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 4/18

3:49 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/21

5:20 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 52m

$268

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

5:50 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

8:31 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

11:49 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/12

2:10 pm-12:44 am

1 stop13h 34m

$290

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:09 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$292

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

10:43 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

9:20 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$294

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 5/25

12:13 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

$300

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to DTW are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit have to say. 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $63. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

    Consider ITA Airways (100%), Air France (97%) or China Southern (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $917, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $259.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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