$149+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTT
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Round-trip
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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/257:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/48:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/137:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Wed 7/227:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/412:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop20h 56m
Frontier
Sat 7/187:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/259:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Sat 8/88:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/268:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Sun 8/307:55 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops18h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/278:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Sun 8/307:55 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops18h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/259:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Mon 7/277:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops28h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$344
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/154:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/49:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Tue 10/62:18 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops12h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/269:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Mon 8/37:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/17:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/47:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops17h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Tue 9/154:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$349
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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/2910:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 8/66:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/219:55 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Fri 8/285:00 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/182:21 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Fri 8/284:16 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/2111:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 9/287:00 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 9/610:21 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/165:25 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Wed 8/1212:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 8/2810:50 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/316:20 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4![Southwest logo]()
$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/135:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Sat 8/227:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/46:50 am
SFO
- DTW
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/116:00 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7![Southwest logo]()
$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 7/189:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 7/207:22 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop12h 43m
Delta
Wed 10/288:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$456
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:43 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Sat 10/3112:15 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/117:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Fri 7/2411:49 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/137:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Thu 7/237:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/257:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Mon 7/271:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/259:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Sat 8/88:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/269:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Mon 8/37:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/17:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/47:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops17h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/49:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Tue 10/62:18 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops12h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$346
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/154:27 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops9h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/255:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Sat 8/297:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/268:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Sun 8/307:55 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops18h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/278:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Sun 8/307:55 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops18h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$343
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 July 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/206:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/199:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2112:29 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$152
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2811:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7![American Airlines logo]()
$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/237:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/410:23 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops29h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$155
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/96:21 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/85:35 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/247:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$168
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 July 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $338 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $149 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $512 |
Good round-trip deal | $447 or less |
Good one-way deal | $280 or less |
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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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 7/29
10:38 pm-9:52 am
1 stop8h 14m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/6
6:34 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 06m
$359
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Mon 9/21
11:30 pm-9:38 am
1 stop7h 08m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 9/28
7:00 am-9:13 am
Nonstop5h 13m
$359
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
10:21 am-6:06 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/16
5:25 am-10:26 am
1 stop8h 01m
$359
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 8/21
9:55 am-11:35 pm
2 stops10h 40m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/28
5:00 pm-11:25 pm
2 stops9h 25m
$378
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Tue 8/18
2:21 pm-9:53 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/28
4:16 pm-6:13 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
$424
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Thu 8/6
5:36 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 8/12
12:25 pm-2:27 pm
Nonstop5h 02m
$424
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Thu 8/13
5:36 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 8/22
7:50 pm-9:47 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
$424
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 8/28
10:50 am-11:35 pm
2 stops9h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 8/31
6:20 am-1:10 pm
2 stops9h 50m
$427
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sat 7/18
9:30 pm-5:20 am
Nonstop4h 50m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 7/20
7:22 pm-12:32 am
1 stop8h 10m
$439
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO - DTW
SFODTW
San Francisco
Tue 8/4
6:50 am-8:30 pm
2 stops10h 40m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 8/11
6:00 am-12:35 pm
2 stops9h 35m
$443
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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 July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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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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 $95). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 July 8, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Detroit in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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 July 8, 2026.
The most flights from SFO to DTT are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
Booking 63 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 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 July 4, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday 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.
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 July 8, 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.
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$145 | Average$265 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$557 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$287 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$599 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |