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$71+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Detroit (SMF - DTT)

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DTT
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Mon 2/10
Mon 2/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Detroit All airports are usually found in February or August, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
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One-way from

$71
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 3/34:20 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1010:26 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 3/14:20 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/88:17 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 3/12:27 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop22h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/84:49 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops18h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/1911:59 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/265:10 amDTW - SMF
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5$422
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2710:55 amSMF - DTW
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/44:35 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/3$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/3111:05 pmSMF - DTW
Nonstop4h 25mDelta
Sun 6/157:59 pmDTW - SMF
Nonstop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/5$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 5/2211:55 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/266:00 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$519
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 7/211:08 amSMF - DTW
2 stops16h 56mFrontier
Mon 7/286:18 amDTW - SMF
2 stops18h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/3$826

Find flights from Sacramento to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 February 5, 2025.

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SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

4:20 pm-4:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/10

10:26 pm-8:42 am

1 stop13h 16m

$132

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/1

4:20 pm-4:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

8:17 pm-11:32 am

1 stop18h 15m

$197

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/1

2:27 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

4:49 pm-8:25 am

2 stops18h 36m

$413

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

11:59 pm-10:52 am

1 stop7h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/26

5:10 am-12:14 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$422

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/27

10:55 am-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/4

4:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$428

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

11:05 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/15

7:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$499

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/22

11:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

6:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$519

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/21

1:08 am-9:04 pm

2 stops16h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

6:18 am-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$826

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/1

4:20 pm-4:18 am

1 stop8h 58m

$71

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-5:11 am

1 stop19h 11m

$207

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Sacramento-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Detroit 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 Sacramento-Detroit 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 Sacramento to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit 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 SMF to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 February 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Detroit flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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 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, 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 February 5, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,406 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,137 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,885 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,560 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Detroit round-trip from $132. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $413, and American Airlines, from $422. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Detroit one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $71 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $207 and Delta from $223 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $132 on average our data indicates $755 when flying from Sacramento to Detroit.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 February 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$169Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$381Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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