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$63+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (DTT)

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SFO — DTT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$171
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One-way from

$63
(Priceline)

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February

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July

Average price

$582
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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.
Tue 4/296:40 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/510:07 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4$171
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 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.
Thu 5/17:46 amOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$281
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.
Wed 4/305:40 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Sat 5/38:30 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/3$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 Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:57 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 42mSun Country Air
Sun 10/127:00 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop25h 15mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/3$295
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 5/239:23 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/16:09 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$299
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
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:21 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/115:16 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$309
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.
Mon 4/73:58 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop18h 54mFrontier
Thu 4/102:42 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop27h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$320

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 that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 4/29

6:40 pm-11:58 am

1 stop14h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

10:07 pm-9:02 am

1 stop13h 55m

$171

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

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 5/1

7:46 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$281

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

5:40 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

8:30 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

8:09 pm-6:57 am

1 stop7h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

9:59 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$291

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 5/23

9:23 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

6:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

7:50 pm-8:03 am

1 stop15h 13m

$305

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:21 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop8h 06m

$309

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

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

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

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

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 as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

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 DTT 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 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 April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,836 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,901 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,347 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,621 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Bay Area to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $126 and $140 on Frontier and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Oakland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are ITA Airways (100%), Air France (97%) and China Southern (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

    On average you can expect to pay $917 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $240.

  • 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?

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