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$42+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan

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SFO — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Expedia)

One-way from

$42
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$589
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:52 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1210:49 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$118
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/17:34 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/59:58 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop23h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$125
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Wed 3/125:52 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1710:26 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$171
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Thu 3/66:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/106:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:03 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Mon 4/76:45 amMDW - SJC
2 stops14h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/51:41 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/1011:53 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$194
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/54:03 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop18h 50mFrontier
Sun 3/92:43 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop27h 20mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/86:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/278:59 amSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Wed 3/56:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$201
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Thu 3/612:15 amSFO - ORD
1 stop14h 11mFrontier
Sat 3/82:48 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$203
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 3/238:19 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/286:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$204
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/3010:59 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop28h 32mFrontier
Sat 4/512:58 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$206

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-6:42 am

1 stop9h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

7:41 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$118

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 5/1

7:34 pm-9:08 am

1 stop10h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

9:58 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$125

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 3/12

5:52 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop15h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/17

10:26 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 09m

$171

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

$173

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Wed 4/2

4:03 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 18m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

6:45 am-7:22 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$194

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Sat 4/5

1:41 pm-6:42 am

1 stop15h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

11:53 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$194

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 3/5

4:03 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

2:43 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$200

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 3/5

7:54 pm-6:42 am

1 stop8h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

6:50 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$200

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

8:19 pm-5:04 am

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:56 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$204

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

10:59 pm-5:10 am

1 stop28h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

6:45 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$205

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Michigan

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USMI are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan are Spirit Airlines ($42), Frontier ($63), and Delta ($97).

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$217Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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