Detroit

$137+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DTW
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in September or August, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 June 10, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/55:07 pm
SMF
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DTW
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:30 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:25 am
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Thu 8/138:30 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$310
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/1011:25 am
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Thu 8/208:30 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$312
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Mon 8/1011:25 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:30 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/1111:25 am
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:30 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$323
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Wed 7/85:07 pm
SMF
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DTW
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:30 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/66:28 pm
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:30 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop10h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$342
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sat 7/1111:25 am
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Thu 8/138:30 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$344
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Wed 7/85:07 pm
SMF
-
DTW
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Thu 8/138:30 am
DTW
-
SMF
1 stop13h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$345
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/176:28 pm
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Fri 8/281:22 pm
DTW
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SMF
1 stop24h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$347
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Mon 8/1011:25 am
SMF
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DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Tue 8/188:30 am
DTW
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SMF
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$348

Find 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Frontier)

One-way from

$137
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$516
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Detroit 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 June 10, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/14

11:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop8h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$371

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

1:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$394

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/1

10:45 am-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

5:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 30m

$399

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/11

2:23 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

5:25 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 26m

$441

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

11:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

7:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$441

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/1

1:30 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

8:25 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$457
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/15

8:15 am-7:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

1:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$458

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/3

7:45 am-7:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

5:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$469

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/18

11:50 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 50m

$499

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/6

11:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

7:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$499

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Sacramento-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Sacramento-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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?

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 34 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $399). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 June 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 6h 22m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2007 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $197 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $313 and $338 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $178 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $218 and $248, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Air France (97%), Delta (92%) or KLM (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 $421, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $327 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $399). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$197Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$369Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$418Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$448Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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