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$126+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (DTW - 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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
may. 20 — may. 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco are usually found in May or June, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 mayo 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$132
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$313 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco.
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/26:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/235:45 amSFO - DTW
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/47:00 amDTW - SFO
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
jue. 6/511:13 amSFO - DTW
2 stops15h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
vie. 7/1112:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
vie. 8/228:57 amSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/85:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/158:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/611:33 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 20mSun Country Air
sáb. 7/511:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/14$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
jue. 7/108:24 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mDelta
lun. 7/1410:40 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/14$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
sáb. 6/287:14 amDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/711:25 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/66:45 amDTW - SFO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
mié. 10/156:30 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$344
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/86:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 19mJetBlue
vie. 8/228:15 amSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$393

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/2

6:00 am-12:29 am

1 stop21h 29m

San Francisco

lun. 6/23

5:45 am-5:40 am

1 stop20h 55m

$272

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 6/4

7:00 am-2:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

San Francisco

jue. 6/5

11:13 am-5:14 am

2 stops15h 01m

$273

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/11

12:18 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

8:57 am-10:12 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$274

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 6/9

11:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 38m

San Francisco

sáb. 7/5

6:14 pm-9:11 am

1 stop11h 57m

$275

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/8

5:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 7/15

8:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$277

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 7/10

8:24 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

lun. 7/14

10:40 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 6/28

7:14 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

jue. 9/4

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$309

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 7/31

6:05 am-2:15 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 8/5

7:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$370

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 7/8

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

mar. 8/19

6:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$393

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 6/6

12:18 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$126

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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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.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
SFO

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

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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Brandon Schultz

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 May 9, 2025.

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 45 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 $378). 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?

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 mayo 15, 2025.

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 23% versus a flight in the evening.

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 May 11, 2025.

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

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 mayo 15, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 mayo 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 06m for a nonstop flight. There are 12 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, Alaska Airlines ($273), Frontier ($274), and Sun Country Air ($275) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $132 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $138 and Alaska Airlines from $190 one-way.

  • 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 China Southern (100%), WestJet (100%) or United Airlines (94%) 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 $829, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $185. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), is priced around $228.

  • 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 $378). 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

Discover the top 8 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 mayo 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$136Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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