At DTW, security lines are typically short, with waits under 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $123 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $499 |
Good round-trip deal | $389 or less |
Good one-way deal | $307 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 2/20
7:05 am-9:32 am
Nonstop5h 27m
San Francisco
Tue 2/24
10:50 pm-9:32 am
1 stop7h 42m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/8
2:19 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop7h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 1/14
1:40 pm-9:14 pm
Nonstop4h 34m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/26
7:05 am-9:32 am
Nonstop5h 27m
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
11:59 pm-9:32 am
1 stop6h 33m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 1/16
10:56 am-4:50 pm
1 stop8h 54m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
5:00 am-3:08 pm
1 stop7h 08m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 3/5
5:55 am-10:55 am
1 stop8h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 3/8
9:45 pm-10:04 am
1 stop9h 19m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/28
9:20 am-3:30 pm
2 stops9h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
12:10 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop7h 00m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/5
5:15 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop8h 48m
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
1:10 pm-4:19 pm
2 stops24h 09m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/5
5:15 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop8h 48m
San Francisco
Tue 2/10
11:36 am-4:19 pm
2 stops25h 43m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 1/7
5:15 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop8h 48m
San Francisco
Mon 1/12
6:56 pm-4:19 pm
2 stops18h 23m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/29
7:10 am-9:31 am
Nonstop5h 21m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
1:40 pm-9:14 pm
Nonstop4h 34m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $202.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.
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Walter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$128 | Average$315 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$140 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$539 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |