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$99+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Michigan

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Mar 8 — Mar 151
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Sat 3/15
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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 March 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$203
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$579

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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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 March 3, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/128:18 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Sun 4/204:31 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$203
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/128:18 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Sun 4/202:48 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/310:10 amSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/121:07 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/208:20 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$206
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 3/245:05 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/276:15 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/153:45 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Wed 4/1611:25 amMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/3$233
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 4/147:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/236:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/1$236
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 7/109:49 pmSFO - GRR
1 stop32h 02mFrontier
Mon 7/148:50 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/1112:30 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Sun 4/201:25 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/2$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/3112:30 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Fri 4/41:15 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/3$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/2911:59 pmSFO - AZO
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/37:00 amAZO - SFO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/1$262
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 9/112:40 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/175:50 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/2$263

Find flights from San Francisco to Michigan within your budget

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 March 3, 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Michigan

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

8:18 pm-5:33 am

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

4:31 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$203

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

8:18 pm-5:01 am

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

2:48 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$203

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:10 am-1:03 am

1 stop12h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

6:56 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$204

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

1:07 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

8:20 am-11:12 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$206

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

5:05 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:15 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$217

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

3:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

11:25 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$233

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

7:55 pm-5:59 am

1 stop8h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$236

San FranciscoGrand Rapids

SFO - GRR

SFOGRR

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

9:49 pm-8:51 am

1 stop32h 02m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 7/14

8:50 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 43m

$254

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

12:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

1:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$255

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

12:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

7:09 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Michigan

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

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 March 3, 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 March 3, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USMI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 March 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
152 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Alaska Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Frontier start at $100 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Chicago Midway or San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to Michigan.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (100%), Virgin Atlantic (92%) or China Southern (91%) 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 $134. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $159 on average our data indicates $939 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Michigan

Discover the top 8 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$154Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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