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$117+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco (DTT - SFO)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop23h 03mFrontier
Fri 1/26:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$309
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/3112:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop23h 03mFrontier
Thu 1/88:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop27h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2510:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sun 1/48:33 amSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$321
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sat 1/36:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/2510:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sat 1/33:50 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop16h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sun 1/49:56 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops29h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2612:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/2612:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Sun 1/48:33 amSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$380

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$549

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$326 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-San Francisco flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Francisco 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 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

4:10 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop5h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:33 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:15 am-11:42 am

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

1:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:35 pm-10:08 am

1 stop8h 33m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

2:19 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

1:40 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

7:10 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

9:20 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 48m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:55 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 04m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

2:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$300

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

5:22 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:45 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$307

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

8:47 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$316

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/22

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to SFO 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 (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $155.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit to San Francisco. 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to San Francisco if you want to fly from Detroit to San Francisco. At least 7 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 9 flights to San Francisco from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SFO to be around 5h 09m.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Detroit to San Francisco in just under 5h 21m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Detroit to San Francisco is about 2072 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $126, Sun Country Air will fly you from Detroit to San Francisco and back. In addition to Sun Country Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $130 and $279, respectively. Sun Country Air is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $81. JetBlue flights start at $119 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $130 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to San Francisco consider choosing China Eastern (100%), Air France (86%) or Asiana Airlines (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is generally $738, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $156 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Francisco. 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 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$279Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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