HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$115+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Detroit (SMF - DTT)

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DTT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Detroit (DTT). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$512
From Sacramento Intl to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/42:03 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/117:15 amDTW - SMF
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/2312:21 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/312:06 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Mon 10/66:10 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/166:16 pmSMF - DTW
2 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/237:59 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/196:16 pmSMF - DTW
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:24 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/912:21 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Sun 10/126:00 amDTW - SMF
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$275
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:21 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Sun 11/29:05 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop17h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$276

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/4

2:03 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

$229

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

12:21 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop24h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

9:05 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 33m

$278

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

7:54 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 46m

$397

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/15

6:59 pm-9:12 am

2 stops11h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/28

7:33 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$483

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-5:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

6:40 am-6:52 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$499

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/24

11:41 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

8:35 am-10:31 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$519

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/19

11:46 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

8:35 am-10:41 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$519

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

11:41 am-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

8:35 am-10:31 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$519

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

4:40 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-8:57 am

2 stops22h 57m

$520

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/18

5:06 pm-5:20 am

1 stop9h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

6:40 am-10:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$521

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

Showing 1-10 of 22 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit 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 SMF to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Detroit 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 25% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Detroit All airports (DTT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Sacramento to Detroit. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Sacramento Intl to All airports, all of which are around 4h 18m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Sacramento Intl to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Detroit?

    United Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Detroit in just under 6h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 30m. The distance from Sacramento to Detroit is about 2007 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Detroit round-trip from $161. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $390, and Delta, from $399. Spirit Airlines is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Consider Delta (94%), Air France (88%) or KLM (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $291 on average, our data indicates $504 when flying from Sacramento to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Detroit?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Detroit?

Book flights to Detroit if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Port Huron

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Sacramento to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights
Ontario to O'Hare Intl flights
Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Midway flights
San Francisco to Midway flights
Burbank to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Detroit flights
San Jose to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Detroit flights
San Diego to O'Hare Intl flights
Oakland to O'Hare Intl flights
Santa Ana to Detroit flights
Las Vegas to O'Hare Intl flights
Sacramento to O'Hare Intl flights
San Diego to Detroit flights
Ontario to Midway flights
Ontario to Detroit flights
Santa Ana to Midway flights
San Jose to Midway flights
Burbank to Detroit flights
San Diego to Midway flights
Long Beach to O'Hare Intl flights
Oakland to Midway flights
San Jose to Detroit flights
Oakland to Detroit flights
Burbank to Midway flights
Las Vegas to Midway flights
Sacramento to Detroit flights
Sacramento to Midway flights
Reno to O'Hare Intl flights
Palm Springs to O'Hare Intl flights
Las Vegas to Detroit flights
Fresno to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Grand Rapids flights
Los Angeles to South Bend flights
San Diego to Grand Rapids flights
Ontario to Grand Rapids flights
Long Beach to Detroit flights
Long Beach to Midway flights
San Francisco to South Bend flights
Reno to Midway flights
San Francisco to Flint flights
Burbank to Grand Rapids flights
Reno to Detroit flights
Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Traverse City flights
Fresno to Midway flights
Los Angeles to Flint flights
San Francisco to Grand Rapids flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$416Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.