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$71+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$490
From San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/226:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/299:53 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/166:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2311:21 amDTW - OAK
1 stop15h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$164
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:22 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Sun 8/246:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$204
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/245:53 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/38:25 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sun 7/2011:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2312:10 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/157:00 amSFO - DTW
2 stops25h 25mFrontier
Fri 7/188:30 amDTW - SFO
1 stop28h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2312:45 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/29:42 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 8/210:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/87:43 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$299
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/236:05 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 7/2811:09 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/29$304
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 11/1510:40 amSFO - DTW
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Fri 11/217:30 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 6/27$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Wed 8/207:47 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/28$314

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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 June 30, 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

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 7/22

6:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

9:53 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 43m

$159

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

11:21 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$164

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 8/21

12:22 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$204

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

$210

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sun 8/24

5:53 pm-8:40 am

1 stop11h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

8:25 pm-7:03 am

1 stop13h 38m

$213

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-10:07 am

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/23

7:15 am-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$290

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/18

8:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

$292

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

9:42 am-7:51 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$293

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

10:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

7:43 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

6:05 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

11:09 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$304

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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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 $71. 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%), Virgin Atlantic (90%) or Delta (88%) 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 $913, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $140.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Discover the top 8 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$257Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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