$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit (SFO - 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTT
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to DetroitExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 4/2510:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Sun 5/36:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/206:41 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops37h 18m
Frontier
Tue 3/249:02 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop13h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$292
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/56:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1310:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/289:04 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Tue 3/3111:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/218:58 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2310:59 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/2411:52 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 4/287:10 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/76:29 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/127:48 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/199:04 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Mon 3/2310:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops26h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/218:58 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop29h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/255:49 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/35:09 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops34h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
Best flights from San Francisco to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 6/2210:45 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 7/46:24 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/238:40 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 21m
JetBlue
Wed 2/256:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2![JetBlue logo]()
$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 3/37:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Delta
Tue 3/108:22 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:05 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Mon 3/236:40 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Fri 6/1211:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 6/149:12 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/2511:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 4/87:10 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3![United Airlines logo]()
$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:10 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Thu 2/2612:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/25:55 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Sat 3/78:59 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/191:20 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 2/242:40 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 3/55:55 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Sun 3/88:22 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/610:45 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 3/97:00 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$348
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/166:15 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Thu 2/196:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop29h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1910:48 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops19h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/202:35 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/269:51 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/218:58 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Mon 2/2310:29 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops26h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/218:58 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 57m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop29h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 2/272:10 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 3/27:05 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1310:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops26h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/199:04 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Mon 3/2310:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops26h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/206:41 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops37h 18m
Frontier
Tue 3/249:02 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop13h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/289:04 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Tue 3/3111:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/2810:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop30h 29m
Frontier
Sat 4/411:54 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$307
One-way flights from San Francisco to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/257:32 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2610:48 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops21h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/305:49 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops12h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/296:41 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops24h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/2810:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop30h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/39:33 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops24h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$166
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/51:45 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops13h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2710:28 am
SFO
- DTW
3 stops18h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/910:18 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops22h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/2110:16 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops16h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/610:50 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1010:58 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops19h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$176
Find 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 (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 February 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $291 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $159 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $609 |
Good round-trip deal | $353 or less |
Good one-way deal | $226 or less |
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Mon 6/22
10:45 pm-9:52 am
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San Francisco
Fri 6/12
11:30 pm-9:52 am
1 stop7h 22m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 6/14
9:12 pm-1:42 am
1 stop7h 30m
$309
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 3/25
11:59 pm-9:47 am
1 stop6h 48m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/8
7:10 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 20m
$325
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
8:40 pm-9:01 am
1 stop9h 21m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 2/25
6:00 am-12:57 pm
1 stop9h 57m
$332
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Thu 2/19
1:20 pm-8:59 pm
Nonstop4h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 2/24
2:40 pm-9:22 pm
1 stop9h 42m
$339
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 3/6
10:45 pm-9:46 am
1 stop8h 01m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/9
7:00 am-9:26 am
Nonstop5h 26m
$348
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
7:00 am-9:55 pm
1 stop11h 55m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/10
8:22 pm-10:36 pm
Nonstop5h 14m
$352
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
6:05 am-9:00 pm
2 stops11h 55m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 3/23
6:40 pm-12:50 am
2 stops9h 10m
$359
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Mon 2/23
9:10 am-10:10 pm
2 stops10h 00m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/26
12:25 pm-10:55 pm
2 stops13h 30m
$380
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
5:55 am-6:30 am
1 stop21h 35m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 3/7
8:59 pm-11:25 pm
Nonstop5h 26m
$381
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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Detroit in February.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-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 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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SFO-DTT
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
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 January 30, 2026.
Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit. 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 to Detroit?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DTT?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 3, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 February 3, 2026.
The most flights from SFO to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Detroit on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $339.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Detroit?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 52m.
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 February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit
Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$102 | Average$260 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$107 | Average$274 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$250 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$571 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |