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$68+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SMF - DTW)

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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DTW
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Detroit (DTW). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$216
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$68
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$490
From Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/59:33 amSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/89:12 amDTW - SMF
1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/206:30 amSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/2411:55 amSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Fri 8/296:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$278

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/5

9:33 am-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/8

9:12 am-9:41 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$216

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

6:30 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$224

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

11:55 am-12:44 am

1 stop9h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

$278

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/29

4:22 pm-5:35 am

1 stop10h 13m

$68

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

12:11 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 34m

$139

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Detroit. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 SMF to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Detroit. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,237 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Food

5.1

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Detroit. 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 Sacramento to Detroit?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Sacramento Intl. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 4h 15m is how long a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $216 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $278. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $1,215, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $145 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Detroit.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit 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 Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Detroit. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$370Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$416Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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