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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

SFO — DTW
Jun 26 — Jul 31
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Frontier)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$604
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $66). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 May 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco Bay Area 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 40% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

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

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 May 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,932 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,265 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 Bay Area to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 4h 36m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 2072 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $81. 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 United Airlines (96%), Air New Zealand (93%) or KLM (93%) 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 $1,110, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $149. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $349.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $66). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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