$142+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
May 3 — May 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to DetroitExplore 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 April 3, 2026.
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 April 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1911:16 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops16h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/217:12 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Mon 8/37:45 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop6h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 3/319:04 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Sat 4/411:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28![Frontier logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1911:16 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2410:00 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops22h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/146:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:53 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops27h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/247:12 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Wed 7/85:40 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops42h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/611:48 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/131:22 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop25h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop17h 08m
Frontier
Fri 4/1711:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop15h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30![Frontier logo]()
$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2510:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:07 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/257:40 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops12h 36m
Frontier
Thu 5/77:55 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Sun 5/171:20 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29![Frontier logo]()
$325
Best flights from San Francisco to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/169:35 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/3011:35 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2![Southwest logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 5/118:35 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1911:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Sat 7/257:55 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 5/1710:35 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:29 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 7/511:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 35m
Delta
Thu 7/168:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 3/31![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:30 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/57:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/2![Southwest logo]()
$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/259:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 6/286:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29![United Airlines logo]()
$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:35 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Mon 4/208:21 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/30![Delta logo]()
$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/512:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 6/75:30 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/1![Southwest logo]()
$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/285:05 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31![United Airlines logo]()
$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 7/1111:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 7/166:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 9/1612:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 9/307:00 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2![United Airlines logo]()
$469
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated April 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated April 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 4/1410:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 15m
Frontier
Fri 4/1710:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop27h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop17h 08m
Frontier
Fri 4/1711:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop15h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30![Frontier logo]()
$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1810:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31![Frontier logo]()
$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1911:16 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Wed 4/228:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops16h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1911:16 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2410:00 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops22h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2510:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:07 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/257:40 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops12h 36m
Frontier
Thu 5/77:55 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Sun 5/171:20 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30![Frontier logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/146:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/187:53 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops27h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/2012:52 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Thu 5/286:50 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop15h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/2![Frontier logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/219:34 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2512:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$319
One-way flights from San Francisco to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/309:18 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops22h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31![Frontier logo]()
$142
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2112:52 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30![Frontier logo]()
$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/79:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop15h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28![Frontier logo]()
$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/157:15 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31![Frontier logo]()
$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/196:00 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops24h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2411:16 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops32h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/219:34 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops34h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$149
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/1![Frontier logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/276:29 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops14h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/1611:56 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops18h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28![Frontier logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 5/110:28 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops33h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29![Frontier logo]()
$153
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 April 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $311 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $142 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $458 |
Good round-trip deal | $404 or less |
Good one-way deal | $262 or less |
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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 April 3, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
9:35 am-11:05 pm
2 stops10h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/30
11:35 am-4:00 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$398
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 5/8
11:56 pm-10:06 am
1 stop7h 10m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 5/11
8:35 am-10:58 am
Nonstop5h 23m
$399
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sun 7/19
11:56 pm-7:25 am
Nonstop4h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 7/25
7:55 pm-9:54 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
$399
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sun 5/17
10:35 pm-8:28 am
1 stop6h 53m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 5/30
5:29 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
$399
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sun 7/5
11:56 pm-7:31 am
Nonstop4h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 7/16
8:25 pm-10:22 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
$399
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 7/29
10:30 am-12:05 am
2 stops10h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/5
7:00 am-12:35 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$403
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Thu 6/25
9:30 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop4h 50m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 6/28
6:34 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 06m
$425
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 4/17
10:35 pm-9:30 am
1 stop7h 55m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 4/20
8:21 pm-10:26 pm
Nonstop5h 05m
$459
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Tue 7/28
5:05 am-5:29 pm
1 stop9h 24m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/2
6:34 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 06m
$465
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sat 7/11
11:30 pm-9:52 am
1 stop7h 22m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 7/16
6:34 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 06m
$469
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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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 April 2, 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 48 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 April 3, 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 March 28, 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 April 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$102 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$287 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$545 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |