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$78+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DTT
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$190
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$527
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/2512:03 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/3010:08 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 1/2610:58 amSMF - DTW
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/307:20 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/72:27 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/282:35 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 1/2512:03 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop25h 16mFrontier
Fri 1/307:14 pmDTW - SMF
2 stops43h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/72:27 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1410:45 amDTW - SMF
2 stops26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 2/610:58 amSMF - DTW
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/127:15 amDTW - SMF
2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/1111:45 amSMF - DTW
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Wed 2/1812:19 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop12h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/7$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/151:23 pmSMF - DTW
1 stop19h 01mFrontier
Sun 1/1812:19 pmDTW - SMF
1 stop25h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$282

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Detroit that are best for you.

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SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/7

2:27 pm-4:30 am

1 stop11h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

2:35 pm-11:13 am

2 stops23h 38m

$228

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

11:45 am-6:30 am

1 stop15h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

12:19 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$263

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

10:53 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

2:35 pm-11:13 am

2 stops23h 38m

$282

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

1:17 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop24h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

5:22 pm-11:17 am

1 stop20h 55m

$285

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$285

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

1:16 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$285

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

9:13 am-4:19 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$301

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/6

5:03 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop20h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$305

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/15

11:51 am-10:59 am

2 stops44h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

7:07 pm-7:58 am

1 stop15h 51m

$311

SacramentoDetroit

SMF - DTW

SMFDTW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$320

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
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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 $140). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $161.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 18m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 00m.

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 January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American 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
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
7.2
Good
11,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Detroit?

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Detroit in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 24m. 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 Frontier, from $203, and United Airlines, from $328. Spirit Airlines is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Detroit one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $113 and Southwest from $178 one-way.

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

    Consider Air France (93%), KLM (89%) or Delta (89%) 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 $126. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $252 on average, our data indicates $359 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 $140). Flying from Sacramento to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 Sacramento to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$203Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$399Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$416Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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