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$62+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$115
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$438
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 August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/99:35 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:35 amSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$112
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:12 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:35 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$115
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:12 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1512:25 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:13 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/1711:40 amSJC - DTW
1 stop14h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$151
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:10 amDTW - SJC
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Mon 9/1512:25 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/28:40 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops22h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:35 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Thu 9/42:14 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:54 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/38:25 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:35 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:22 pmDTW - OAK
1 stop10h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/88:44 amOAK - DTW
1 stop12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$179
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Tue 9/99:35 amDTW - OAK
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:30 amOAK - DTW
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$184
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Wed 9/249:12 amDTW - OAK
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/292:39 pmOAK - DTW
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$187

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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 August 14, 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

Tue 9/9

9:35 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

6:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$112

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

1:13 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 17m

San Jose

Wed 9/17

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

$151

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

6:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Jose

Mon 9/15

12:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

$159

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

8:40 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops22h 06m

San Jose

Tue 9/9

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

$167

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

8:40 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops22h 06m

San Jose

Wed 9/10

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

$167

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/2

8:40 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops22h 06m

San Jose

Sat 9/6

6:35 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$167

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

San Jose

Thu 9/4

2:14 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 32m

$175

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

8:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop17h 20m

San Jose

Tue 9/9

6:35 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$178

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

2:22 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Oakland

Wed 10/8

8:44 am-11:49 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$179

DetroitOakland

DTW - OAK

DTWOAK

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

9:35 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$185

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

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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 $358). 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 August 14, 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
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
8,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
3,217 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

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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 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: Korean Air (86%), KLM (83%), ITA Airways( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $686 for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco Bay Area. The cheapest flight overall is $273 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) is currently priced at $172.

  • 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.

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    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 $358). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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