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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Michigan (USMI) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$119
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One-way from

$50
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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 January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/158:19 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/224:14 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$119
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Wed 3/268:35 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/317:00 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:47 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop21h 30mFrontier
Thu 5/84:17 pmSFO - GRR
1 stop24h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$140
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1211:35 amORD - SJC
2 stops10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/185:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/612:43 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop29h 46mFrontier
Sun 2/95:19 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop16h 25mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/146:30 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Sat 3/2211:29 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$180
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/2010:45 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/271:00 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1410:33 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/225:40 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$192
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/267:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/510:46 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/27:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:34 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:54 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/254:07 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Thu 3/611:43 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$200

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 January 21, 2025.

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DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/15

8:19 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 58m

Oakland

Sat 2/22

4:14 pm-4:18 am

1 stop9h 04m

$119

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

8:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Oakland

Mon 3/31

7:00 pm-6:36 am

1 stop9h 36m

$131

Grand RapidsSan Francisco

GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 5/2

8:47 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop21h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-7:47 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$160

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

11:35 am-8:23 pm

2 stops10h 48m

San Jose

Tue 2/18

5:40 pm-6:07 am

1 stop10h 27m

$175

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/6

12:43 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop29h 46m

San Jose

Sun 2/9

5:19 pm-11:44 am

1 stop16h 25m

$180

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

6:30 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Jose

Sat 3/22

11:29 am-12:57 am

1 stop11h 28m

$180

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-10:21 am

1 stop13h 36m

San Jose

Thu 2/27

1:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 00m

$183

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/14

10:33 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops20h 53m

San Jose

Sat 2/22

5:40 pm-4:18 am

1 stop7h 38m

$192

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

10:46 am-4:58 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$197

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

2:34 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 16m

$199

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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 $405). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan 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 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 Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $53 and Southwest from $99 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?

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

  • 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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$257Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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