Detroit

$164+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

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 February 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 2/2410:58 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Sat 2/285:21 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/18:34 pm
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops18h 33m
Frontier
Tue 3/38:30 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop16h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Fri 4/2411:51 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:30 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops31h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/2410:58 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:59 pm
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$310
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/288:58 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Fri 3/611:54 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 2/236:15 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:59 pm
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Tue 3/244:23 pm
SFO
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 4/137:10 am
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 3/1710:40 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/259:44 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 2/257:15 pm
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops12h 15m
Frontier
Sat 3/711:54 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 5/311:16 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 2/196:15 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop25h 49m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$318
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sat 5/306:39 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 7/36:23 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/13$319

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

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 February 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$546

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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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 February 16, 2026.
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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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

11:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop7h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

6:34 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$313

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:38 pm-8:33 am

1 stop6h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

5:29 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$325

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

10:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

7:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 20m

$338

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/19

6:34 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$354

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

9:12 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 30m

$357

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:30 am-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

6:25 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/9

5:29 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$365

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

9:12 pm-1:42 am

1 stop7h 30m

$366

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

10:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$369

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 February 13, 2026.

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 February 16, 2026.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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Expert on DTW

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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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 February 16, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 8 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 23m.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 7h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 13m. 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 $102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $107, and Spirit Airlines, from $119. Frontier is 79% 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 $94 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $122 and JetBlue from $127 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (85%), United Airlines (79%) or Air New Zealand (76%) 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 $839, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $186.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$107Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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