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$75+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
may. 10 — may. 171
sáb. 5/10
sáb. 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated mayo 5, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$578
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/285:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop10h 09mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/49:22 amDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/234:33 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/279:22 amDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/4$251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/25:45 amOAK - DTW
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/910:06 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/812:04 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
dom. 5/112:28 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop23h 52mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$273
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/212:17 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/76:44 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$287
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/226:20 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 49mSun Country Air
lun. 5/2612:22 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/5$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/309:23 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/27:43 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
vie. 6/65:45 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/127:26 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/812:09 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
sáb. 5/109:58 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$291
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/88:40 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 22mJetBlue
sáb. 11/156:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 5/5$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/1011:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air
lun. 9/111:14 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/5$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/97:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 14mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/247:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$308

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 mayo 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Detroit

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Price

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

mié. 5/28

5:45 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 6/4

9:22 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$182

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

vie. 5/23

4:33 pm-5:23 am

1 stop9h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/27

9:22 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$251

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

lun. 6/2

5:45 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/9

10:06 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$268

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 9/11

12:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/15

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$280

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 10/2

12:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/7

6:44 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$287

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

jue. 5/22

6:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop11h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 5/26

12:22 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

vie. 5/30

9:23 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 6/1

6:00 am-8:07 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$289

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

vie. 6/6

5:45 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 6/12

7:26 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 42m

$290

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jue. 5/8

12:09 am-4:18 pm

1 stop13h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/10

9:58 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$291

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 6/25

11:59 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/11

10:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 mayo 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated mayo 5, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 mayo 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,939 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,422 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Oakland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    Consider China Southern (100%), ITA Airways (96%) or Virgin Atlantic (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $901, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $220.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 mayo 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$199Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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