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$79+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Round-trip from

$158
(Priceline)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$477
From Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Mon 10/2712:35 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/296:05 pmORD - OAK
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/310:56 amOAK - ORD
2 stops8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$197
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:15 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:26 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:10 amDTW - SJC
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Sun 10/512:26 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$201
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2910:25 amSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/25:35 amORD - SJC
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/66:45 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops27h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/165:20 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop24h 40mFrontier
Sun 10/198:21 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop26h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/218:20 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2610:25 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/316:29 pmMDW - SFO
2 stops25h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/21:10 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/249:54 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/298:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/236:24 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Sun 10/268:21 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$210

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

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Michigan

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

9:15 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

9:57 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$241

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

2:54 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$241

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

7:59 pm-8:06 am

1 stop14h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$250

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

8:59 pm-9:48 am

1 stop14h 49m

San Jose

Wed 11/19

10:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$257

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:59 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop27h 38m

San Jose

Sun 11/16

10:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$257

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

9:15 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$263

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

3:15 pm-12:03 am

1 stop10h 48m

Oakland

Mon 10/27

8:03 pm-6:22 am

1 stop8h 19m

$276

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Oakland

Thu 10/30

2:49 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 35m

$276

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

2:05 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Oakland

Sat 11/15

6:30 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$276

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

2:45 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$277

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 MI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan 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.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 4h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 01m. The distance between Michigan and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1849 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $115 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $119 and Frontier from $133 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan 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 Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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