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$67+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$539
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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 April 25, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/512:13 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Sun 6/86:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Wed 5/285:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/49:22 amDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/2410:19 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Sun 6/19:12 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop15h 11mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$208
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/275:49 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/297:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/246:15 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 37mFrontier
Fri 5/306:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/510:06 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/77:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/105:15 amMDW - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/25$216
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/278:49 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/317:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 6/96:10 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/166:45 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/1211:00 amSJC - DTW
3 stops41h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/141:43 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops28h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/225:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2612:22 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$241

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Michigan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 5/28

5:45 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

9:22 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$199

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

10:19 pm-9:00 am

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/1

9:12 pm-10:23 am

1 stop15h 11m

$208

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

8:49 pm-5:40 am

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:59 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$208

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:15 am-11:52 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$209

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

10:06 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

7:59 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$215

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 5/27

12:33 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

7:59 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$217

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 5/29

12:13 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 18m

$218

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

6:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

6:45 am-9:23 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$238

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 5/12

11:00 am-7:35 am

3 stops41h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

1:43 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$240

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan 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 Michigan

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 April 25, 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 April 25, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USMI are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
2,395 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,928 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

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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 ($67), Southwest ($90), and Frontier ($101).

  • 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Michigan

Discover the top 9 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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