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$98+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Tue 1/67:09 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops49h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:50 amDTW - SFO
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/811:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/56:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/212:08 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sat 1/36:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:48 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Fri 1/166:15 amSFO - DTW
2 stops28h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:50 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Sun 12/283:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$442
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:50 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Sun 1/43:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$472

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$544
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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 December 18, 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

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

9:01 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

11:14 am-9:02 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$237

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

1:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

7:05 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

4:55 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

10:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop9h 00m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:10 am-9:34 am

Nonstop5h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

4:10 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

5:45 am-10:31 am

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

9:16 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$299

DetroitSanta Rosa

DTW - STS

DTWSTS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Mon 2/9

9:33 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop15h 46m

$302

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$303

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:30 am-5:49 pm

1 stop12h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

2:35 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 55m

$303

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,189 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,080 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 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.

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

    A quick flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 5h 21m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. Airlines will cover a distance of 2072 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $86 and $119 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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 Eastern (100%), Air France (86%), Asiana Airlines( 81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $635 for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $106 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) is currently priced at $139.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$279Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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