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$113+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or September, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 julio 25, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 23% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To save up to 103% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 51 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $278 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $596 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in October are about $523 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $109.

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

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Cheap San Francisco to Detroit flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Detroit specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on julio 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Detroit in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/258:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
dom. 9/19:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$240
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/156:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop25h 53mFrontier
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$242
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/318:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
dom. 9/19:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
mié. 8/712:03 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/183:56 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$244
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/811:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/167:05 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$248
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
jue. 8/159:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$249
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/127:41 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
lun. 9/2311:54 amDTW - SFO
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$251
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/145:35 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$252

San Francisco to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Detroit in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/258:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
dom. 9/19:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$240
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/18:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
mié. 9/412:33 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$241
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/156:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop25h 53mFrontier
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$242
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
mié. 8/712:03 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/183:56 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$244
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/811:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mar. 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/167:05 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$248
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
jue. 8/159:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$249
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/127:41 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
lun. 9/2311:54 amDTW - SFO
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$251
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/145:35 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$252

San Francisco to Detroit flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Detroit for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Detroit departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/3110:33 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
sáb. 8/1012:23 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$253
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/3110:33 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
jue. 8/89:44 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 15mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$254
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/308:04 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
mar. 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$256
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/318:22 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops29h 23mFrontier
sáb. 8/1012:23 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
vie. 8/211:27 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 41mFrontier
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$264
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/19:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
sáb. 8/1012:23 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
mié. 7/3112:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 42mFrontier
dom. 8/189:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
jue. 8/19:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
mié. 8/72:53 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$284
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/110:16 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
mié. 8/72:53 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$285

One-way flights to Detroit from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Detroit. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/110:16 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$113
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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. 10/196:15 amSFO - DTW
1 stop9h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$114
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
dom. 8/47:53 amSFO - DTW
1 stop24h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
dom. 8/1111:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/25$120
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/711:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/24$123
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
mié. 7/318:22 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops29h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$125
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/511:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$126
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
vie. 9/612:16 amSFO - DTW
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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. 8/145:35 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/23$135

Find flights from San Francisco to Detroit within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.

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dom. 8/25

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dom. 9/1

1 stop13h 18m

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mié. 9/4

1 stop14h 26m

$241

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SFO - DTW

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San Francisco

jue. 8/15

1 stop25h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 8/18

1 stop24h 25m

$242

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 8/7

2 stops23h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 8/18

2 stops20h 56m

$244

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jue. 8/8

1 stop15h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/20

1 stop7h 57m

$247

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 8/14

1 stop12h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 8/19

1 stop24h 06m

$275

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 9/10

1 stop9h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/18

1 stop10h 46m

$285

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 9/11

1 stop11h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 9/18

2 stops15h 58m

$346

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SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 8/28

Nonstop4h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 8/28

Nonstop5h 01m

$407

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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 July 23, 2024.
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 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

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

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24.8 - 73.4 °F

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 julio 25, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. 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
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

WestJet
7.4
Good
2,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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  • 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 8 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 7 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 24m.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $240, but on average you can expect to pay $254.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $544.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • 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 $240. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Sun Country Air. Frontier is 53% 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 $113 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $114 and Sun Country Air from $120 one-way.

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (91%), KLM (90%) or Air France (81%) 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 $935, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $132. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $197.

  • What does SFO to DTW mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Most of the time, San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $83 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights have a layover in Las Vegas the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Detroit with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Detroit flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Detroit that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Detroit flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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

    When booking a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $227). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 to Detroit

Discover the top 8 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated julio 25, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$166Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$300Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$408Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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