$190+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San FranciscoExplore 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 July 8, 2026.
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 July 8, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/119:06 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops10h 00m
Frontier
Thu 8/2012:29 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/76:10 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 26m
Frontier
Sun 8/97:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Tue 8/48:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Sun 8/97:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 7/1711:49 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Mon 7/206:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/271:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Thu 8/67:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/307:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/138:13 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops39h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/177:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/267:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Tue 7/2812:29 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 7/158:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Mon 7/279:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$344
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/2010:24 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/228:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/18:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop11h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/187:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Tue 8/410:23 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$347
Best flights from Detroit to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Sat 9/1210:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:40 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 10/1110:40 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
Delta
Sat 10/310:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 8/310:38 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
Delta
Sun 10/410:59 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:37 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 58m
Delta
Fri 7/312:19 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/246:34 am
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 8/19:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:15 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop8h 54m
Delta
Sat 9/55:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
Delta
Thu 9/246:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:50 pm
DTW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
Delta
Fri 9/41:30 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:25 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Fri 8/285:36 am
SFO
- DTW
Nonstop4h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 7/158:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Mon 7/279:39 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$344
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 7/1711:49 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Mon 7/206:00 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$339
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/187:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Tue 8/410:23 pm
SFO
- DTW
2 stops16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/267:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Tue 7/2812:29 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$343
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/271:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop10h 35m
Frontier
Thu 8/67:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/307:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/18:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop11h 11m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:00 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$346
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Tue 8/48:30 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Fri 8/149:05 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/76:10 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 26m
Frontier
Sun 8/97:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/119:06 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops10h 00m
Frontier
Thu 8/2012:29 am
SFO
- DTW
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/138:13 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops39h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/177:08 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4![Frontier logo]()
$342
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/2010:24 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/228:56 pm
SFO
- DTW
1 stop6h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$345
One-way flights from Detroit to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 7/211:19 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/29:49 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/59:49 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops13h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 10/59:59 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop29h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/207:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/3![Frontier logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/37:44 pm
DTW
- SFO
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 9/3011:50 am
DTW
- SFO
2 stops12h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5![Frontier logo]()
$197
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/117:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/61:01 pm
DTW
- SFO
2 stops30h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/1711:49 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 7/137:40 am
DTW
- SFO
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/6![Frontier logo]()
$201
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 July 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $334 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $190 (Frontier) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $372 |
Good round-trip deal | $396 or less |
Good one-way deal | $303 or less |
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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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/4
7:50 pm-9:47 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
San Francisco
Sat 9/12
10:59 pm-6:30 am
Nonstop4h 31m
$349
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/2
7:40 pm-9:49 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 10/11
10:40 pm-6:31 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$349
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/1
7:50 pm-9:49 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Sat 10/3
10:59 pm-6:30 am
Nonstop4h 31m
$349
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/1
4:19 pm-6:09 pm
Nonstop4h 50m
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
10:59 pm-6:30 am
Nonstop4h 31m
$349
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 7/30
6:34 am-8:40 am
Nonstop5h 06m
San Francisco
Mon 8/3
10:38 pm-9:52 am
1 stop8h 14m
$359
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/24
8:37 pm-10:35 pm
Nonstop4h 58m
San Francisco
Fri 7/31
2:19 pm-9:51 pm
Nonstop4h 32m
$389
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 8/22
7:15 am-1:09 pm
1 stop8h 54m
San Francisco
Sat 9/5
5:36 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$459
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 9/19
7:50 pm-9:49 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Thu 9/24
6:00 am-5:10 pm
1 stop8h 10m
$459
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/20
7:50 pm-9:47 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
1:30 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 29m
$459
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 8/21
4:25 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 8/28
5:36 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$459
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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 July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
DTT-SFO
DTW-SFO
Estimated round-trip price
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DTT-SFO
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $95). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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 July 8, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
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 July 8, 2026.
The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco?
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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Booking 61 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.
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 July 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$150 | Average$283 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$574 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |