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$67+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DTW — SFO
Dec 30 — Jan 61
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 25, 2024.

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$163
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One-way from

$67
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/3110:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Sun 1/126:05 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Sun 12/2912:36 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/86:55 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$337
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:30 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/59:24 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$410
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2912:36 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 15mSun Country Air
Wed 1/111:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/24$416
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Sun 12/298:58 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/56:36 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$450
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/2210:30 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop16h 10mFrontier
Fri 12/275:30 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$461
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3010:44 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/29:25 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$482
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:48 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/18:10 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/317:42 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/145:20 amSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:15 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Thu 1/910:09 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/24$652
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 29mJetBlue
Tue 12/3111:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 12/24$658
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/317:18 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/161:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$698

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2024.

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DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/14

6:20 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 26m

Oakland

Tue 1/21

11:37 am-5:00 am

1 stop14h 23m

$163

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

6:15 am-10:21 am

1 stop7h 06m

San Jose

Fri 2/28

11:19 am-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$234

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/21

10:45 am-6:51 pm

2 stops11h 06m

San Jose

Tue 1/28

12:02 pm-12:34 am

1 stop9h 32m

$241

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/9

6:45 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

11:52 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$267

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/29

4:42 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

6:05 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$276

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

12:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

11:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

$298

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/22

5:45 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Jose

Sat 2/1

1:30 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$298

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/21

8:09 am-3:28 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

5:20 am-11:07 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$323

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

7:00 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop25h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:09 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 00m

$325

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/15

7:30 am-6:09 pm

2 stops13h 39m

San Jose

Mon 1/20

3:13 pm-5:00 am

2 stops10h 47m

$325

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 DTW 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 December 25, 2024.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 December 25, 2024.

The most flights from DTW to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (13 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 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 December 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area, such as JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,765 reviews

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8.2

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7.7

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7.2

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8.7

Comfort

8.1

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1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,260 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Frontier ($67), Spirit Airlines ($81), and JetBlue ($119).

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (90%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), Korean Air( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $398. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for $189 on average our data indicates $1,582 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$258Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$466Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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