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$140+ 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTT
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/19:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Sun 11/99:15 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops19h 49mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/249:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/41:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/147:05 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/68:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:53 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/68:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1611:03 amDTW - SFO
2 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$301
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 10/299:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Mon 11/35:14 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/19:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Wed 11/56:29 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 46mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$303
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/198:55 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Wed 11/265:45 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/311:25 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/107:05 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/186:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/227:50 amDTW - SFO
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/246:32 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Thu 11/276:50 amDTW - SFO
2 stops16h 57mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$307
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/202:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Tue 11/259:01 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$308

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 (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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$513

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Detroit (DTT) flights.
From San Francisco to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit (DTT).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit (DTT).

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

5:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

8:30 am-8:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/10

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

11:44 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

7:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

5:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

6:35 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$314

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

10:40 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$352

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

11:55 pm-11:26 am

1 stop8h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$354

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

5:10 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$379

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:25 am-7:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$389

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

11:20 pm-10:01 am

1 stop7h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$399

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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 October.
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
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Detroit

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 October 24, 2025.

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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Detroit?

    Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to All airports (DTT) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to Detroit from 7 different airlines. 4h 25m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Detroit All airports will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Detroit in about 6h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 33m. San Francisco and Detroit are separated by a distance of 2072 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $107, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Detroit.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Frontier, with prices starting from $158 and $167, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (90%), Air New Zealand (89%), Virgin Atlantic( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is generally $938, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $145. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $150 for that flight.

  • 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.

  • 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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