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$70+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DTW — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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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
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
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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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 $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 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 November 14, 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from DTW 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area, such as American Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,045 reviews

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7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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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
5,045 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,861 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 Frontier ($70), Spirit Airlines ($83), and JetBlue ($149).

  • 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 Southern (100%), Air France (95%), Air New Zealand( 93%).

  • 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 $353. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $731 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.

  • 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 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 $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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