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$91+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco (DTT - SFO)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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Tue 2/4
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in April or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Frontier)

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December

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April

Average price

$639

Good round-trip deal

$647 or less

Good one-way deal

$428 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 4/116:05 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Wed 4/162:40 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop20h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 2/194:49 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2512:16 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2310:05 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 45mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/22$305
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/412:05 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Wed 2/198:42 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$318
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:08 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 46mDelta
Sat 3/11:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/21$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:09 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1612:32 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/194:49 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops23h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/2611:35 amSFO - DTW
1 stop25h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/101:05 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Wed 4/163:45 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$427

Find flights from Detroit to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Francisco 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 23, 2025.

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/11

6:05 am-1:24 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

2:40 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$273

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

4:49 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops23h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:16 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$277

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

10:05 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

$305

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

12:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

8:42 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 33m

$318

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

10:08 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

1:30 pm-6:26 am

1 stop13h 56m

$323

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

7:10 am-3:19 pm

1 stop11h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

5:15 am-11:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$344

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

9:45 pm-5:11 am

2 stops28h 26m

$369

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/10

1:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

3:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops15h 15m

$427

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/4

3:45 pm-7:16 am

2 stops18h 31m

$91

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/20

10:05 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$130

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 DTT to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. 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 23, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to SFO 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 by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Frontier and JetBlue from Detroit to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,185 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to San Francisco if you want to fly from Detroit to San Francisco. At least 8 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 8 flights to San Francisco from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SFO to be around 5h 07m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $273, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $305 and $318, respectively. Frontier is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Sun Country Air flights start at $130 while deals on JetBlue start at $150 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to San Francisco consider choosing ITA Airways (100%), WestJet (85%) or United Airlines (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is generally $1,134, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $368. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $187 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Francisco. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$257Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$421Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$444Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$466Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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