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$90+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Michigan

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
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From San Francisco to Michigan
One-way flight from San Francisco to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Michigan.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Michigan.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/711:45 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Sat 5/1010:48 amMDW - SFO
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 4/3011:38 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Sat 5/38:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/711:45 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Sat 5/103:16 pmORD - SFO
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 4/2610:07 pmSFO - GRR
1 stop32h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/210:55 amGRR - SFO
1 stop29h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/72:50 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:40 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/136:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/173:16 pmORD - SFO
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 6/36:35 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 6/105:25 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 6/36:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 6/106:55 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/48:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop13h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/187:18 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$217
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:49 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/317:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/2712:21 amSFO - SBN
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/314:32 pmSBN - SFO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/254:50 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/215:02 amORD - SFO
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$231

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Michigan 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:45 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/10

10:48 am-10:22 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$178

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

11:38 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

8:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$178

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:45 pm-11:43 am

1 stop9h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

3:16 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$178

San FranciscoGrand Rapids

SFO - GRR

SFOGRR

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

10:07 pm-9:26 am

1 stop32h 19m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 5/2

10:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$190

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

2:50 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:40 am-10:36 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$197

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

3:16 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$212

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:35 pm-5:20 am

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

5:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$216

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$216

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

7:18 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$217

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

7:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

7:59 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Michigan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Michigan, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan. 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 15, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Michigan by month

Plan your trip to Michigan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Michigan 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 Michigan when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Michigan by month

Plan your trip to Michigan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Michigan, 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 Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Michigan. 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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Michigan. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Michigan, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Michigan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Southwest flights start at $99 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Michigan?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Michigan?

    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 to Michigan.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $172 on average our data indicates $916 when flying from San Francisco to Michigan.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco to Michigan 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Michigan

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Michigan. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$152Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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