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$144+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTT
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 29, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier 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
Fri 4/37:45 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 3/319:04 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Sat 4/411:54 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/2010:38 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:09 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/116:43 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/146:05 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/69:00 pm
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops32h 02m
Frontier
Wed 4/84:22 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 7/611:48 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop11h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/131:22 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop25h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$320
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/512:52 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:10 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops20h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 4/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 4/1510:38 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop31h 32m
Frontier
Sat 4/186:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops15h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/206:00 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/237:59 am
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops11h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/129:00 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/147:07 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$325
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/319:04 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop15h 23m
Frontier
Tue 4/74:22 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$326

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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$500

Good round-trip deal

$404 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/8

6:34 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$349

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 29m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

7:03 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$359

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

10:45 pm-6:24 am

Nonstop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

8:20 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$399
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:59 pm-7:33 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

8:25 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$399

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

10:55 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

8:21 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$399

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

11:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

8:55 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$422

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Thu 6/25

9:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/28

6:34 am-8:40 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$425

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

11:59 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop18h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

6:55 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$438

San FranciscoDetroit

SFO - DTW

SFODTW

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

11:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops10h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/5

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$454

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on 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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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 86 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 March 29, 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.

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 March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 March 29, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to DTT are scheduled on a Sunday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit?

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 March 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,010 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from 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 7 daily flights to Detroit from 5 different airlines. 4h 23m 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 Delta fly from San Francisco to Detroit in about 4h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. San Francisco and Detroit are separated by a distance of 2072 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Frontier, at $102, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Detroit.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and United Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and JetBlue, with prices starting from $122 and $127, 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%), China Eastern (88%), Virgin Atlantic( 87%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is generally $1,027, 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 $224 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover the top 5 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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