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$70+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DTT — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 November 14, 2024.

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Thu 12/129:10 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop15h 15mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/195:30 amOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$167
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Sat 12/148:35 amDTW - SJC
2 stops14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1812:04 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops28h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$217
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Sun 12/89:08 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/171:42 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$231
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Sat 12/143:45 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops18h 57mFrontier
Wed 12/1810:41 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$260
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Fri 12/206:15 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 25mFrontier
Sun 12/296:06 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$260
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Thu 12/1212:56 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 22mSun Country Air
Sun 12/156:18 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 52mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/13$262
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Mon 12/99:49 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/116:00 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$264
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Thu 12/1212:00 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Tue 1/1411:10 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop9h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/13$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/116:35 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/155:20 amSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$323
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Tue 12/1711:03 amDTW - OAK
2 stops15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/147:42 amOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$386
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Mon 12/94:21 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/111:21 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops22h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$393
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Sat 12/148:25 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Tue 12/1710:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/13$412

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/12

9:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 15m

Oakland

Thu 12/19

5:30 am-8:03 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$167

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/14

8:35 am-7:49 pm

2 stops14h 14m

San Jose

Wed 12/18

12:04 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$217

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/8

9:08 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Jose

Tue 12/17

1:42 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$231

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/20

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Jose

Sun 12/29

6:06 pm-4:55 am

1 stop7h 49m

$260

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/21

9:58 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop19h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 1/17

6:05 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$261

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/16

9:08 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop20h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

6:15 pm-11:39 am

1 stop14h 24m

$263

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/9

8:58 pm-10:29 am

2 stops16h 31m

Oakland

Thu 12/12

5:25 am-10:13 am

3 stops25h 48m

$264

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/12

12:07 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

11:10 pm-11:21 am

1 stop9h 11m

$268

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/13

7:40 pm-10:08 am

1 stop17h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

6:15 pm-11:39 am

1 stop14h 24m

$283

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

6:35 am-3:18 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

5:20 am-11:07 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$323

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

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 DTT to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from DTT to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. 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
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,861 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $83 and $149 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco. You may also consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Oakland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (100%), Air France (95%), Air New Zealand( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $731 for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $353 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) is currently priced at $181.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$254Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$303Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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