How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit will take you 8h 25m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit is about 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 to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $89 and $127 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Oakland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

On average you can expect to pay $1,031 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $160.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are United Airlines (90%), KLM (88%) and Air France (88%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

Consider Delta, United Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from San Francisco Bay Area?

Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Wed 12/248:44 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/105:15 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$353

Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop21h 54mFrontier

Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SFO

1 stop31h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$360

Mon 12/2910:44 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/67:51 amDTW - SFO

1 stop31h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$367

Thu 12/2511:20 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 49mFrontier

Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop15h 04mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$387

Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/27:49 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$389

Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - DTW

2 stops24h 48mFrontier

Wed 1/148:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop28h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$391

Wed 12/244:15 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/107:10 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$394

Fri 12/199:30 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops34h 55mFrontier

Wed 1/148:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop28h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$398

Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/148:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$400

Thu 12/1810:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Thu 1/155:35 amDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$484

Wed 12/316:10 amSJC - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:00 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$526

Thu 12/1812:30 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop8h 50mDelta

Fri 1/168:00 amDTW - OAK

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$559

Best flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Fri 2/69:35 amSJC - DTW

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/117:20 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop25h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$239

Mon 3/24:21 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop21h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/45:22 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$305

Fri 2/203:15 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Fri 2/276:25 amDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$309

Fri 1/236:00 amSFO - DTW

2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$314

Thu 2/261:20 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/287:05 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$347

Thu 1/152:06 pmSJC - DTW

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Mon 1/198:25 amDTW - SJC

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$353

Mon 2/168:41 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 25mJetBlue

Fri 2/276:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$374

Thu 2/196:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/235:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$308

Fri 2/2010:35 amSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Fri 2/2712:25 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops13h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$320

Wed 1/218:10 amOAK - DTW

1 stop29h 09mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/235:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$308

Fri 2/209:15 amSJC - DTW

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Fri 2/274:59 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop8h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$353

Wed 1/216:00 amSJC - DTW

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/278:00 amDTW - SJC

2 stops13h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$358

Fri 3/611:20 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/87:00 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$368

Thu 2/2612:35 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Sat 2/286:45 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$338

Sat 2/216:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/245:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$308

Sat 2/216:30 amSJC - DTW

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Tue 2/248:30 amDTW - SJC

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$353

Sat 2/216:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/235:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$308

Fri 2/66:30 amOAK - DTW

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Wed 2/111:00 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$349

Sat 2/216:30 amSJC - DTW

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Mon 2/2312:30 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$353

Fri 1/231:40 pmSFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/247:10 amDTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$389

Tue 3/36:15 amOAK - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/45:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$308

Sat 1/177:55 amSFO - DTW

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Wed 1/219:25 amDTW - SFO

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$361

Thu 1/811:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/235:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$308

Thu 1/228:15 amSFO - DTW

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Mon 1/266:50 amDTW - SFO

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$383

Mon 3/25:31 pmOAK - DTW

1 stop19h 55mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/45:22 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$325

Mon 1/55:42 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/105:15 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$333

Mon 1/126:02 pmSJC - DTW

1 stop19h 17mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/205:15 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop29h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$342

Tue 1/1311:00 amSJC - DTW

1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/205:15 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$342

Wed 1/2111:00 amSJC - DTW

1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/275:15 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$343

Tue 1/2711:15 amSTS - DTW

1 stop26h 04mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/305:15 pmDTW - STS

1 stop20h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$343

Last-minute flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - DTW

1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1110:07 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops49h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$306

Fri 1/26:24 amSFO - DTW

1 stop26h 01mFrontier

Fri 1/94:43 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$303

Sun 1/411:20 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Thu 1/86:00 amDTW - SFO

2 stops18h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$319

Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - DTW

2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1011:28 amDTW - SFO

1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$312

Tue 1/69:41 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop15h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/135:15 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops18h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$321

Wed 1/78:15 amSFO - DTW

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Wed 1/146:50 amDTW - SFO

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$323

Thu 1/811:43 amOAK - DTW

1 stop25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/235:15 pmDTW - OAK

1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$308

Fri 1/1611:20 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/195:05 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$315

Sun 1/1811:14 amSJC - DTW

1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/257:20 pmDTW - SJC

1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$240

Thu 1/225:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/257:15 amDTW - SFO

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

Fri 1/236:00 amSFO - DTW

2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:08 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$314

Sun 1/256:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 19mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/305:15 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops22h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$322

One-way flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Mon 1/1911:14 amSJC - DTW

2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$84

Mon 1/127:09 pmSJC - DTW

2 stops23h 47mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$99

Sun 1/117:31 pmSJC - DTW

2 stops47h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$106

Mon 1/1211:44 amSJC - DTW

1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$109

Mon 4/133:27 pmSJC - DTW

1 stop11h 53mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$119

Thu 1/1511:14 amSJC - DTW

1 stop28h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$121

Sun 1/1811:14 amSJC - DTW

1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$131

Thu 2/196:49 pmSJC - DTW

2 stops26h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$135

Thu 1/1511:14 amSJC - DTW

2 stops33h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$138

Sun 3/810:38 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop14h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$139

Thu 1/111:20 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 49mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$140

Sun 2/156:15 amSFO - DTW

1 stop14h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$144

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 2/6

9:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:20 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$239

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:21 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$305

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

5:22 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Wed 1/21

8:10 am-4:19 pm

1 stop29h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

5:15 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 13m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

5:22 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Tue 3/3

6:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:22 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Thu 1/8

11:43 am-4:19 pm

1 stop25h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

5:15 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 13m

$308

OaklandDetroit

OAK - DTW

OAKDTW

Oakland

Fri 2/20

3:15 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

6:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 25m

$309

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

1:08 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$314

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 XIH to DTT?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

The most flights from zzXIH to DTT are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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.

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,081 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from San Francisco Bay Area?
Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.
How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?
Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit will take you 8h 25m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit is about 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 to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $89 and $127 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?
The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Oakland - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit are United Airlines (90%), KLM (88%) and Air France (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?
On average you can expect to pay $1,031 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $131 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $160.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Detroit?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$116	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$139	Average$312	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$154	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$268	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$308	Average$514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to DetroitExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.