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

Currently priced at $198, 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $289 and $295, respectively. Frontier is 64% 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 $105. Sun Country Air flights start at $130 while deals on American Airlines start at $147 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

While on average a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is generally $860, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $258. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

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 (90%), China Eastern (89%) or United Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit to San Francisco.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 29% by booking at least 38 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Detroit to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $356.

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

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Detroit. Prices for April average $553 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $138. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in December

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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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 10 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 04m.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$198 (Frontier)
One-way from	$105 (Frontier)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$405
Good round-trip deal	$305 or less
Good one-way deal	$348 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 April 17, 2025.

Fri 5/26:30 amDTW - SFO

1 stop12h 24mFrontier

Fri 5/1611:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$198

Tue 6/312:50 pmDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 04mDelta

Mon 6/911:43 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$289

Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/411:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$294

Wed 5/711:17 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1211:30 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$295

Sat 6/286:06 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/611:25 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$299

Mon 6/237:07 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 21mSun Country Air

Sat 7/511:59 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop6h 12mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/16

$315

Tue 4/295:13 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/61:21 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$367

Wed 6/46:20 amDTW - SFO

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Mon 6/912:10 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$379

Best flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Fri 5/26:30 amDTW - SFO

1 stop12h 24mFrontier

Fri 5/1611:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$198

Tue 6/312:50 pmDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 04mDelta

Mon 6/911:43 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$289

Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/411:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$294

Wed 5/711:17 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1211:30 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$295

Sat 6/286:06 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/611:25 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$299

Mon 6/237:07 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 21mSun Country Air

Sat 7/511:59 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop6h 12mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/16

$315

Sat 5/36:45 amDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/76:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$361

Tue 4/295:13 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/61:21 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$367

Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated April 17, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/237:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$354

Wed 4/2311:03 amDTW - SFO

1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2912:47 amSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$429

Wed 4/237:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/84:49 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$487

Thu 4/242:39 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop12h 54mFrontier

Mon 4/288:59 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops28h 40mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$411

Thu 4/247:16 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/269:10 amSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$469

Thu 4/245:40 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 25mSouthwest

Mon 4/285:25 amSFO - DTW

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$494

Fri 4/258:32 pmDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 11mDelta

Tue 4/2910:59 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$423

Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/411:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$294

Fri 5/26:30 amDTW - SFO

1 stop12h 24mFrontier

Fri 5/1611:50 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 02mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$198

Sat 5/36:45 amDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Thu 5/85:25 amSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$397

Wed 5/711:17 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/1211:30 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$295

Wed 5/77:23 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/1312:10 amSFO - DTW

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$299

One-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Mon 5/126:30 amDTW - SFO

1 stop13h 19mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$105

Sun 6/16:40 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop16h 44mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/16

$130

Mon 6/166:05 amDTW - SFO

1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$142

Tue 6/171:00 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$147

Tue 5/137:00 amDTW - SFO

2 stops31h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$167

Wed 5/146:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 4/17

$170

Tue 6/175:35 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$185

Wed 7/306:00 amDTW - SFO

2 stops14h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$238

Wed 4/235:13 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$244

Tue 5/69:20 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops17h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$288

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

6:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop12h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

11:50 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$198

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

12:50 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

11:43 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:50 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$294

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/7

11:17 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:30 pm-10:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

$295

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/28

6:06 am-8:13 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

11:25 pm-10:06 am

1 stop7h 41m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

7:07 pm-9:28 am

1 stop17h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

11:59 pm-9:11 am

1 stop6h 12m

$315

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

6:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$361

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

5:13 pm-9:15 am

1 stop19h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:21 pm-5:11 am

2 stops12h 50m

$367

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

5:18 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$104

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

6:40 pm-8:24 am

1 stop16h 44m

$130

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Francisco

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

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 $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 DTT to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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

The most flights from DTT to SFO 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 (6 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,382 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,665 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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 10 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 04m.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $198, 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $289 and $295, respectively. Frontier is 64% 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 $105. Sun Country Air flights start at $130 while deals on American Airlines start at $147 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 (90%), China Eastern (89%) or United Airlines (85%) 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 $860, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $258. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $191 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 $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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$137	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$139	Average$261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$227	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$258	Average$337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Delta	Cheapest$300	Average$610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$364	Average$556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$380	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$104+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco (DTT - SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: 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 Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San FranciscoExplore 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 April 17, 2025.

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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 April 11, 2025.

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

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 April 17, 2025.

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 March 30, 2025.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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Temperature in San Francisco by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Related info for your journey

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