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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Michigan

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SFO — DTW
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Michigan

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:25 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/49:40 pm
MDW
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:03 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Tue 2/2411:51 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/189:04 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/34:35 pm
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops18h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
-
MDW
2 stops12h 57m
Frontier
Mon 3/22:19 pm
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$249
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Fri 4/172:01 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:18 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop21h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/2710:34 pm
SFO
-
MDW
2 stops14h 45m
Frontier
Fri 3/62:41 pm
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop30h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:50 pm
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:25 am
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:33 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Frontier
Sat 3/145:30 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/128:48 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 26m
Frontier
Wed 2/1811:51 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/273:18 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop6h 23m
Frontier
Sun 3/86:05 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2110:50 pm
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 2/2412:46 pm
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/106:00 am
SFO
-
MDW
2 stops12h 54m
Frontier
Thu 3/126:05 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$254

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$111
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Michigan 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Michigan that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

5:05 am-11:05 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

10:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$250

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

7:40 am-10:50 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$250

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

5:40 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/31

9:05 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$257

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

12:10 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

2:15 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$257

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

10:40 pm-8:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

7:20 pm-12:02 am

1 stop6h 42m

$261

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

10:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

2:05 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$261

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

10:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

1:57 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$262

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:45 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

7:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$274

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

5:37 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$274

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

10:40 pm-8:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

1:23 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan 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 Michigan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Michigan 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 MI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to Michigan by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Michigan. 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 January 29, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Michigan 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
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

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 Michigan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Michigan, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Michigan in about 4h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1849 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $107 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Michigan?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or San Francisco - Chicago Midway, San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to Michigan.

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

    Consider KLM (86%), Virgin Atlantic (78%) or Air New Zealand (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Michigan.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $191 on average, our data indicates $919 when flying from San Francisco to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Michigan that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Michigan flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Michigan.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Michigan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Michigan (average of $133). Flying from San Francisco to Michigan 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Michigan

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Michigan. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$107Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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