In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco consider choosing Korean Air (86%), KLM (83%) or ITA Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco are American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

Users have found that flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in July, with the cheapest ticket starting at $151.

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

If you book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 5h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.

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.

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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 August 14, 2025.

Fri 8/2211:54 amDTW - SFO

2 stops12h 55mFrontier

Sun 8/2410:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 8/14

$257

Sun 10/126:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 22mFrontier

Thu 10/165:45 amSFO - DTW

2 stops9h 52mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$258

Fri 9/56:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 07mJetBlue

Tue 9/1610:00 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 8/13

$259

Thu 8/2811:54 amDTW - SFO

2 stops10h 21mFrontier

Sun 9/76:29 amSFO - DTW

2 stops11h 00mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$260

Mon 8/2511:54 amDTW - SFO

2 stops12h 27mFrontier

Thu 9/48:46 amSFO - DTW

2 stops13h 00mFrontier

Deal found 8/14

$261

Fri 9/59:12 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/710:37 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop27h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$263

Sat 8/1612:53 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$264

Fri 8/297:10 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop6h 41mSun Country Air

Wed 9/312:06 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop18h 58mSun Country Air

Deal found 8/14

$265

Sat 8/1612:53 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Mon 8/188:36 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 24mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$266

Wed 8/208:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$267

Wed 9/38:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Sun 9/147:53 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop22h 51mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$268

Best flights from Detroit to San Francisco
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 August 14, 2025.

Thu 2/56:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 19mJetBlue

Tue 2/1011:00 amSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Sun 8/316:55 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop6h 56mSun Country Air

Wed 9/175:54 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop13h 38mSun Country Air

Deal found 8/13

$259

Sat 11/12:31 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop12h 28mJetBlue

Fri 11/710:41 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Sun 12/286:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 12mJetBlue

Mon 1/511:15 amSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Sat 12/276:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop10h 58mJetBlue

Wed 1/712:05 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 37mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Thu 9/46:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop9h 07mJetBlue

Sun 9/1410:00 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 8/13

$259

Fri 9/58:05 amDTW - SFO

1 stop13h 18mJetBlue

Sat 9/209:00 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 30mJetBlue

Deal found 8/13

$259

Thu 10/163:29 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 21mJetBlue

Mon 10/2010:30 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop10h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 8/13

$259

Sat 12/276:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop10h 58mJetBlue

Thu 1/812:05 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 37mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Fri 12/266:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 12mJetBlue

Wed 1/711:59 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 32mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Fri 12/266:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 12mJetBlue

Fri 1/911:15 amSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Fri 12/266:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 12mJetBlue

Mon 1/511:15 amSFO - DTW

1 stop9h 51mJetBlue

Deal found 8/12

$259

Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated August 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 8/1612:53 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$264

Sat 8/1612:53 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Mon 8/188:36 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop7h 24mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$266

Sat 8/1612:53 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Sat 8/236:34 amSFO - DTW

1 stop15h 10mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$269

Tue 8/198:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$259

Tue 8/198:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Thu 8/2112:48 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$261

Tue 8/198:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Fri 8/226:26 amSFO - DTW

1 stop15h 18mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$266

Tue 8/198:00 amDTW - SFO

2 stops16h 21mFrontier

Tue 8/266:50 amSFO - DTW

1 stop11h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$269

Wed 8/208:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Fri 8/2210:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 39mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$263

Wed 8/208:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$267

Wed 8/208:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Thu 8/2812:48 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 56mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$275

Thu 8/2111:54 amDTW - SFO

1 stop23h 42mFrontier

Thu 8/286:26 amSFO - DTW

1 stop15h 18mFrontier

Deal found 8/14

$265

Fri 8/2211:54 amDTW - SFO

2 stops12h 55mFrontier

Sun 8/2410:29 pmSFO - DTW

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 8/14

$257

One-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Mon 9/296:10 amDTW - SFO

2 stops15h 09mFrontier

Deal found 8/14

$138

Sun 8/2411:54 amDTW - SFO

1 stop23h 12mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$139

Tue 10/147:55 amDTW - SFO

2 stops16h 27mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$140

Mon 10/136:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop11h 22mFrontier

Deal found 8/12

$142

Tue 10/79:19 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$143

Wed 10/157:45 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops19h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$144

Mon 9/159:05 pmDTW - SFO

3 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$145

Sat 10/117:40 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$146

Sat 10/45:50 pmDTW - SFO

2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$147

Sun 9/148:09 pmDTW - SFO

1 stop24h 09mSun Country Air

Deal found 8/12

$148

Mon 9/229:12 amDTW - SFO

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$149

Tue 8/198:00 amDTW - SFO

1 stop17h 33mFrontier

Deal found 8/13

$150

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DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:00 am-11:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

5:54 pm-10:32 am

1 stop13h 38m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

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Sat 11/1

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 28m

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Fri 11/7

10:41 pm-1:36 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:15 am-12:06 am

1 stop9h 51m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/27

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

12:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

10:00 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 58m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

8:05 am-6:23 pm

1 stop13h 18m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

9:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop11h 30m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/16

3:29 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

10:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/27

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

12:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

11:59 pm-11:31 am

1 stop8h 32m

$259

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco trip

Airports

DTW

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

SFO

For a budget-friendly arrival, take BART from SFO to downtown San Francisco in about 40 minutes.

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 DTW to SFO?

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from DTW to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,916 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,219 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,244 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
If you book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) take 5h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($101), Sun Country Air ($128), and Frontier ($130) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco consider choosing Korean Air (86%), KLM (83%) or ITA Airways (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $686, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), is priced around $172.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Detroit to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$101	Average$287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$128	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Frontier	Cheapest$130	Average$231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$227	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$333	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$138+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (DTW - SFO)

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The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights

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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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 August 8, 2025.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW 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 August 14, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 August 10, 2025.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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 August 14, 2025.