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$150+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (DTW - 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
2월 26 — 3월 51
수 2/26
수 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 2월 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$150
(JetBlue)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$599

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
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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 2월 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
화 5/273:36 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
일 6/811:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
화 5/273:36 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
수 6/412:32 amSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$254
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
목 9/46:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 12mJetBlue
월 9/88:47 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$269
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
수 3/124:49 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
수 3/199:20 amSFO - DTW
1 stop27h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$282
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
수 4/235:25 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 58mAmerican Airlines
수 5/78:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$303
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
금 8/110:05 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 45mSun Country Air
목 8/711:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$305
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
금 4/255:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
월 4/285:45 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
토 3/88:25 amDTW - SFO
1 stop16h 09mDelta
목 3/136:05 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/20$323
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목 5/155:40 amDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
월 5/195:25 amSFO - DTW
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$422

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 2월 21, 2025.

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Detroit

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San Francisco

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

화 5/27

3:36 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

일 6/8

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

$253

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

화 5/27

3:36 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

수 6/4

12:32 am-1:50 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$254

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

수 3/12

4:49 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

수 3/19

9:20 am-4:04 pm

1 stop27h 44m

$282

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

월 6/2

11:20 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

일 6/8

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

수 4/23

5:25 am-1:23 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

수 5/7

8:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$303

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

금 4/25

5:13 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

월 4/28

5:45 pm-5:11 am

1 stop8h 26m

$322

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

토 3/8

8:25 am-9:34 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San Francisco

목 3/13

6:05 am-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$323

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

수 4/23

2:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

San Francisco

수 4/30

8:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$348

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

목 5/15

5:40 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

월 5/19

5:25 am-5:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$422

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

목 3/20

9:15 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

일 3/23

1:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$459

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco 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 DTW 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 2월 21, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 2월 21, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SFO 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 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 2월 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,408 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 5h 07m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($254), Alaska Airlines ($282), and Sun Country Air ($299) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $150 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $151 and Sun Country Air from $153 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco consider choosing ITA Airways (86%), Asiana Airlines (78%) or Air New Zealand (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $900, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $308. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), is priced around $190.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco 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 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 2월 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$136Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$258Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$414Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$466Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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