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$76+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
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sam. 6/28
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated juin 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$156
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$414
From Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 7/89:37 amDTW - OAK
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/226:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$156
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 7/99:53 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
mer. 7/166:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/15$201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/296:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
mer. 7/306:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$207
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 7/35:05 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop8h 53mSun Country Air
jeu. 7/176:15 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop12h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/14$235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/142:11 pmDTW - OAK
2 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/212:38 pmOAK - DTW
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 7/1512:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
mar. 7/228:53 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$275
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/512:16 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 43mJetBlue
dim. 9/78:25 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 6/14$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
mer. 9/109:36 amDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 25mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/1612:47 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
dim. 6/296:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
jeu. 7/3112:18 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
ven. 6/2011:27 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
ven. 7/118:36 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
mer. 8/207:47 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
lun. 8/2510:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/13$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
jeu. 7/316:06 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
sam. 8/306:30 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area 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 juin 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/8

9:37 am-7:33 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Oakland

mar. 7/22

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop15h 09m

$156

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 7/9

9:53 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 43m

San Jose

mer. 7/16

6:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

$201

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 6/29

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 18m

San Jose

mer. 7/30

6:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

$207

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 7/3

5:05 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Oakland

jeu. 7/17

6:15 pm-10:13 am

1 stop12h 58m

$235

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 7/14

2:11 pm-8:28 am

2 stops21h 17m

Oakland

lun. 7/21

2:38 pm-12:09 am

2 stops30h 31m

$271

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/15

12:18 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop11h 29m

San Francisco

mar. 7/22

8:53 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$275

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 9/5

12:16 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

dim. 9/7

8:25 pm-9:58 am

1 stop10h 33m

$276

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 9/10

9:36 am-6:01 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Francisco

mar. 9/16

12:47 am-2:47 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$277

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 6/29

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 18m

San Jose

jeu. 7/31

12:18 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 24m

$280

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 6/20

11:27 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 26m

San Francisco

ven. 7/11

8:36 pm-7:00 am

1 stop7h 24m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 DTT to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 juin 16, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated juin 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,501 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $100 and $113 on Frontier and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco. You may also consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Oakland or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (100%), Korean Air (97%), ITA Airways( 97%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,182 for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) is currently priced at $214.

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 juin 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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