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$91+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/86:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop11h 12m
JetBlue
Sun 2/158:40 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/20$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/95:14 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Mon 2/168:48 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$287
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/196:00 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/243:06 pm
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/177:05 am
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 2/241:20 pm
SFO
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/227:15 pm
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops15h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/232:25 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/25:14 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/77:00 am
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/75:15 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/116:55 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/194:27 pm
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops11h 01m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop19h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$293
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/65:14 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Frontier
Thu 3/510:58 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/207:07 pm
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2910:15 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/1910:27 pm
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops26h 13m
Frontier
Sun 3/229:04 pm
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/511:28 am
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/106:55 am
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$297

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$495

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

7:00 am-9:23 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

9:16 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:10 am-9:34 am

Nonstop5h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:20 pm-10:01 am

1 stop7h 41m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 53m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

10:40 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 21m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

11:25 pm-10:10 am

1 stop7h 45m

$309

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

5:30 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$309

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

5:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

9:00 am-5:49 am

1 stop17h 49m

$317

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

5:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-5:49 am

1 stop19h 49m

$317

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

6:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

7:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$320

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

5:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

5:20 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$335

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.

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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 January 16, 2026.

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 62 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, 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 $296). 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 January 21, 2026.

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 45% versus a flight at noon.

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 January 17, 2026.

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.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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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 January 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.

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 04m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco per day from 7 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco can take about 5h 23m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco is about 2072 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Sun Country Air ($126), Frontier ($134), and JetBlue ($279) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco. These flights start at 72% 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 $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $119 and Sun Country Air from $130 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 Eastern (100%), United Airlines (69%) or Asiana Airlines (68%) 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 $618, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), is priced around $166.

  • 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, 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 $296). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$126Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$279Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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