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$140+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO - 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in May or August, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:25 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/107:25 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/246:32 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:03 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/88:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/157:00 amDTW - SFO
2 stops18h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/218:36 amSFO - DTW
2 stops42h 29mFrontier
Sun 11/231:17 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Mon 1/1212:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:32 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
Tue 11/2510:29 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:55 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops40h 24mFrontier
Fri 11/145:14 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/186:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/59:02 amDTW - SFO
2 stops16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:43 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop24h 36mFrontier
Sun 11/1612:24 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops26h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$307
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Tue 11/259:01 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:25 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/84:47 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 amSFO - DTW
2 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/105:14 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$310

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Detroit

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Price

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

5:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

5:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$319

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

10:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/9

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$352

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

10:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$352

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

7:35 am-8:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

5:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$384

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:25 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$389

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:25 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$389

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

9:25 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$394

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

5:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/30

5:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$398

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:25 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

7:25 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 24m

$399

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$399

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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 San Francisco to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Detroit

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 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 San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 SFO to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip
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SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup with the SFO2Go program during busy times at the airport.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
DTW

For a quick trip to downtown, take the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX). It's faster and more comfortable than other options.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
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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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from San Francisco to Detroit. At least 7 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Detroit from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to DTW to be around 4h 25m.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 8h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 38m. There are 2072 mi between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $107. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $139, and Spirit Airlines, from $159. Frontier is 81% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $142 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $150 and United Airlines from $159 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (90%), Air New Zealand (89%) or Virgin Atlantic (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $938, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $145. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $148.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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