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

| Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars | 
|---|---|
| Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars | 
| Round-trip from | $305 (Kiwi.com) | 
| One-way from | $157 (Kiwi.com) | 
| Popular in | January | 
| Cheapest in | July | 
| Average price | $488 | 
| Good round-trip deal | $423 or less | 
| Good one-way deal | $208 or less | 
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
tors 2/5
5:15 pm-11:03 pm
1 stop8h 48m
San Francisco
tis 2/10
7:40 pm-4:19 pm
1 stop17h 39m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
ons 11/26
6:35 am-4:05 pm
1 stop12h 30m
San Francisco
tis 12/2
5:25 am-6:20 pm
1 stop9h 55m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
fre 3/6
4:40 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop8h 38m
San Francisco
sön 3/8
9:40 pm-3:22 pm
1 stop14h 42m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mån 2/2
9:30 am-3:30 pm
2 stops9h 00m
San Francisco
tors 4/9
5:20 am-2:55 pm
1 stop6h 35m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lör 12/6
7:05 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 25m
San Francisco
fre 12/12
11:25 am-7:04 pm
Nonstop4h 39m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
fre 1/30
9:30 am-3:30 pm
2 stops9h 00m
San Francisco
sön 2/8
5:05 am-5:50 pm
2 stops9h 45m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mån 2/2
1:40 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops10h 40m
San Francisco
sön 2/8
5:05 am-5:50 pm
2 stops9h 45m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
tis 3/31
2:15 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops10h 50m
San Francisco
lör 4/25
8:20 am-11:10 pm
2 stops11h 50m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
fre 2/20
7:05 am-9:32 am
Nonstop5h 27m
San Francisco
sön 2/22
4:55 pm-12:32 am
Nonstop4h 37m
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lör 11/22
5:35 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
San Francisco
tors 11/27
8:54 am-4:34 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
| 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 Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 40% 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 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.
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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