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$50+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

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DTW — SFO
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$116
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One-way from

$50
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

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April

Average price

$579
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 4/58:09 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/146:40 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/126:45 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/247:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$143
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/117:47 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/157:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$147
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:50 pmMDW - SJC
2 stops20h 09mFrontier
Tue 4/157:28 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$150
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:45 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Thu 3/201:00 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$158
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/910:00 amDTW - OAK
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/127:46 amOAK - DTW
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$171
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/106:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/177:54 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 4/257:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 4/292:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/21$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/11:36 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/82:29 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:53 pmORD - OAK
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/156:40 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$196
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Thu 4/106:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/1511:52 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/148:20 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/195:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$207

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

8:09 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 46m

Oakland

Mon 4/14

6:40 pm-6:33 am

1 stop9h 53m

$116

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

6:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Jose

Mon 3/24

7:54 pm-6:42 am

1 stop8h 48m

$143

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

7:47 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Jose

Sat 3/15

7:54 pm-6:42 am

1 stop8h 48m

$147

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

8:50 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops20h 09m

San Jose

Tue 4/15

7:28 pm-5:23 am

1 stop7h 55m

$150

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

6:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Jose

Thu 3/20

1:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop14h 04m

$158

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

10:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Oakland

Sat 4/12

7:46 am-12:22 am

1 stop13h 36m

$171

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

7:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Tue 4/29

2:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$183

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Jose

Mon 3/17

7:54 pm-5:50 am

1 stop6h 56m

$183

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

1:36 pm-9:53 am

2 stops23h 17m

San Jose

Tue 4/8

2:29 pm-9:08 am

1 stop15h 39m

$184

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

5:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Oakland

Tue 4/15

6:40 pm-6:33 am

1 stop9h 53m

$196

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

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Travel insights for flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 MI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from Michigan 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 Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 February 22, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 February 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $71 and Delta from $97 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$136Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$258Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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