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$125+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTT
oct. 11 — oct. 181
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$290
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
From San Francisco to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit (DTT).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit
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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mar. 10/289:10 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 39mJetBlue
mié. 11/56:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 9/189:39 amSFO - DTW
2 stops12h 07mFrontier
mar. 9/238:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 9/177:10 amSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
lun. 9/223:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
vie. 9/1911:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
lun. 9/223:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$293
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/266:29 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
dom. 9/286:10 amDTW - SFO
2 stops20h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$294
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/306:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 36mSun Country Air
dom. 11/96:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/9$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
mar. 9/236:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/23:42 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb. 11/110:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 30mDelta
mié. 11/58:25 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/11$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/226:34 amSFO - DTW
2 stops30h 29mFrontier
vie. 10/246:00 amDTW - SFO
2 stops21h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 10/21:40 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/45:45 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sáb. 10/113:50 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/1610:53 amDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 9/2111:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
sáb. 10/257:55 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$301

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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 septiembre 11, 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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Detroit

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San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

1:40 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/4

5:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mié. 2/18

11:45 pm-10:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 2/25

7:33 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$299

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sáb. 10/4

11:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/10

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$328

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

dom. 11/16

10:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/18

8:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$341

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

4:45 pm-6:28 am

1 stop10h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/8

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$350

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

6:00 am-10:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 11/7

8:25 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$350

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

sáb. 10/4

11:00 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/11

8:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$351

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

vie. 10/31

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/8

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$353

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

vie. 11/7

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 11/11

5:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$353

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

11:29 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/1

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$370

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit

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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 August 29, 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 $250). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 September 7, 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.

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 septiembre 11, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 septiembre 11, 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

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 10 daily flights to Detroit from 7 different airlines. 4h 26m 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, Delta, and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Detroit in about 4h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 29m. 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 81% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $190 and $204, 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 (100%), Virgin Atlantic (85%), Korean Air( 83%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is generally $741, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $180 for that flight.

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

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

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $53 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Detroit flights?

  • 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 $250). Flying from San Francisco 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.

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$139Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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