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$91+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$456
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/2010:29 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops40h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/14:40 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/231:17 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/14:40 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/83:09 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/132:50 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:05 pmORD - SJC
1 stop22h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/157:57 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop21h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$250
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:37 pmORD - SJC
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/612:15 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop24h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/237:57 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:00 amSFO - ORD
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/237:57 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/210:10 pmSFO - ORD
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/136:30 amORD - SJC
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:19 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:43 pmORD - SFO
1 stop21h 06mFrontier
Sat 11/810:23 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:58 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Fri 12/511:38 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Fri 11/712:27 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$258

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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

7:40 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 28m

Oakland

Mon 12/8

12:30 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$261

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

8:55 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$267

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

3:05 pm-11:58 am

1 stop22h 53m

San Jose

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$268

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

3:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Jose

Sat 12/13

6:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$283

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:58 pm

1 stop15h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$283

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:45 am-5:43 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-5:04 am

1 stop20h 34m

$283

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:45 am-11:38 pm

1 stop17h 53m

Oakland

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-5:04 am

1 stop20h 34m

$283

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

3:37 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Jose

Tue 1/6

9:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$288

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

11:10 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Oakland

Wed 2/4

11:10 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$297

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

7:30 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

12:47 am-11:47 am

1 stop9h 00m

$300

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

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?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 56m. The distance between Michigan and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1839 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 $117 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $131 and Alaska Airlines from $137 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $130). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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