San Francisco Bay Area

$66+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DTW — SFO
abr. 9 — abr. 161
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated abril 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$66
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$405
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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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($81 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 April 2025

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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 abril 4, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/212:25 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
dom. 10/510:06 amOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/305:20 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/62:50 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
mar. 4/225:20 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/412:20 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
mié. 6/49:22 amDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/85:21 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/102:42 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop27h 17mFrontier
mié. 4/164:03 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop18h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$270
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vie. 5/3011:04 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/25:45 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
sáb. 5/37:23 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/78:50 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
mar. 4/156:05 amDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
dom. 4/2011:49 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/235:13 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop9h 31mAlaska Airlines
jue. 5/84:43 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/147:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
dom. 5/187:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
mar. 7/297:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 23mDelta
sáb. 8/91:15 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/2$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
jue. 5/18:32 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mDelta
mar. 5/610:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/2$311

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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 abril 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/3

12:22 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Oakland

lun. 5/5

8:37 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 21m

$155

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/30

5:20 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Jose

mar. 5/6

2:50 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 41m

$168

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/22

5:20 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Jose

dom. 5/4

12:20 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$218

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 6/4

9:22 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 52m

Oakland

dom. 6/8

5:21 pm-10:13 am

1 stop13h 52m

$220

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/30

11:04 am-10:58 pm

1 stop14h 54m

San Francisco

lun. 6/2

5:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$284

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/3

7:23 am-9:45 am

Nonstop5h 22m

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

8:50 am-4:37 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/15

6:05 am-3:21 pm

1 stop12h 16m

San Francisco

dom. 4/20

11:49 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$290

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/9

11:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 38m

San Francisco

dom. 6/15

11:59 pm-10:13 am

1 stop7h 14m

$305

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/23

5:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Oakland

jue. 5/8

4:43 pm-5:11 am

1 stop9h 28m

$308

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/14

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

dom. 5/18

7:00 am-5:14 am

1 stop19h 14m

$308

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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 $393). 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 abril 4, 2025.

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 abril 4, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to zzXIH 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 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 abril 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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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 Spirit Airlines ($66), Frontier ($105), and Sun Country Air ($130).

  • 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: China Eastern (89%), ITA Airways (87%), WestJet( 75%).

  • 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 $289. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for $246 on average our data indicates $2,222 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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    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 $393). 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 abril 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$134Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$258Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$378Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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