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$72+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (DTT)

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SFO — DTT
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) to Detroit (DTT). 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 December 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$158
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)
From San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (DTT)

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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 December 23, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/296:36 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/58:58 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/306:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Tue 12/3110:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$318
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2511:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:10 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$337
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Fri 12/278:10 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/136:20 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$368
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3111:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 05mJetBlue
Tue 1/712:10 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 12/23$450
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/299:24 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:48 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$452
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/2811:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 40mSun Country Air
Sun 1/512:35 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/23$475
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/312:20 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/84:42 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops26h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$581
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/89:00 amDTW - SFO
2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/2412:17 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/77:30 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/255:55 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Tue 1/76:00 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/23$627
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/221:05 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/98:55 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$657

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit within your budget

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 December 23, 2024.

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 2/6

1:11 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/9

9:14 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$158

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 2/7

5:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/12

6:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 30m

$163

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/23

1:11 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/27

6:20 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 21m

$167

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 2/3

11:36 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/10

6:20 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 21m

$173

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 2/1

2:48 pm-12:34 am

1 stop6h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/8

11:41 am-6:51 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$241

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 1/3

11:47 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop13h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

10:10 pm-12:11 am

1 stop29h 01m

$307

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Mon 1/6

5:30 am-8:11 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/2

3:18 pm-11:45 am

2 stops23h 27m

$311

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

4:44 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/10

4:42 pm-9:55 am

2 stops20h 13m

$319

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 1/3

6:13 pm-7:47 am

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/6

10:10 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops43h 08m

$332

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/7

10:05 am-11:08 am

1 stop28h 03m

$335

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

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

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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to DTT are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 December 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

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8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $81 and $150 on Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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

  • 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 LATAM Airlines (100%), WestJet (100%) and China Southern (91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $996 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 $195.

  • 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$217Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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