$178+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco (DTT - 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Sep 21 — Sep 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San FranciscoExplore 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 22, 2026.
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 22, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/136:00 am -
2 stops53h 14m
Thu 9/1711:17 am -
1 stop14h 38m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1110:29 pm -
2 stops28h 45m
Sun 9/136:37 pm -
1 stop17h 51m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1710:29 pm -
2 stops25h 06m
Sun 9/2011:42 am -
1 stop24h 46m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 11/57:15 am -
1 stop8h 37m
Wed 11/1112:20 pm -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/248:35 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Fri 9/254:34 pm -
2 stops14h 18m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 8/2912:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 10/112:07 pm -
2 stops37h 48m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/207:15 am -
1 stop30h 40m
Sun 9/274:31 pm -
2 stops42h 59m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/27:55 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 9/85:35 pm -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/108:35 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Wed 9/166:04 am -
2 stops9h 51m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$318
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:15 am -
1 stop10h 05m
Sun 11/156:02 am -
1 stop14h 49m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 9/412:20 pm -
1 stop14h 58m
Mon 9/76:00 am -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$320
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 9/97:11 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$321
Best flights from Detroit to San FranciscoDiscover 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 22, 2026.
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 22, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sun 10/2511:00 pm -
Nonstop4h 42m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Sat 9/267:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 59m
Tue 9/296:00 am -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 10/235:59 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Tue 10/2710:35 am -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 8/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 10/272:25 pm -
2 stops10h 10m
Sun 11/110:40 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/257:00 am -
Nonstop5h 11m
Mon 9/2810:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:41 pm -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sun 10/410:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 57m
Sun 9/65:36 am -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 10/87:00 am -
Nonstop5h 11m
Tue 10/1310:45 am -
Nonstop4h 52m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 11/28:35 pm -
Nonstop5h 03m
Sun 11/810:55 pm -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 10/24:19 pm -
Nonstop4h 50m
Sun 10/410:59 pm -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 8/17![Delta logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/412:35 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Wed 9/910:21 am -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$409
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated August 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 8/2912:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 10/112:07 pm -
2 stops37h 48m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/27:55 am -
1 stop7h 17m
Tue 9/85:35 pm -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/312:20 pm -
1 stop14h 58m
Thu 9/104:31 pm -
2 stops42h 59m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Fri 9/412:20 pm -
1 stop14h 58m
Mon 9/76:00 am -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/512:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 9/104:31 pm -
2 stops42h 59m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 9/97:11 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/108:35 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Wed 9/166:04 am -
2 stops9h 51m
Deal found 8/20![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1110:29 pm -
2 stops28h 45m
Sun 9/136:37 pm -
1 stop17h 51m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/136:00 am -
2 stops53h 14m
Thu 9/1711:17 am -
1 stop14h 38m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1710:29 pm -
2 stops25h 06m
Sun 9/2011:42 am -
1 stop24h 46m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/207:15 am -
1 stop30h 40m
Sun 9/274:31 pm -
2 stops42h 59m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/248:35 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Fri 9/254:34 pm -
2 stops14h 18m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$314
One-way flights from Detroit to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:20 pm -
1 stop14h 58m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/2712:07 pm -
1 stop13h 47m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:35 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/192:03 pm -
1 stop28h 31m
Deal found 8/17![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 2/45:30 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 8/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$190
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3112:20 pm -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/237:08 am -
1 stop13h 53m
Deal found 8/21![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:08 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 8/18![Frontier logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 12/167:50 am -
1 stop19h 51m
Deal found 8/19![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/213:50 pm -
1 stop10h 27m
Deal found 8/17![JetBlue logo]()
$196
Find flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 August 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $309 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $178 (Super.com) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $396 |
Good round-trip deal | $391 or less |
Good one-way deal | $303 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/22
7:41 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 10/25
11:00 pm-6:42 am
Nonstop4h 42m
$359
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 9/26
7:50 pm-9:49 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
6:00 am-1:29 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$359
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/25
7:00 am-9:11 am
Nonstop5h 11m
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
10:40 pm-6:31 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/1
7:41 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
10:40 pm-6:31 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$359
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/8
7:00 am-9:11 am
Nonstop5h 11m
San Francisco
Tue 10/13
10:45 am-6:37 pm
Nonstop4h 52m
$395
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/4
12:35 pm-6:24 pm
1 stop8h 49m
San Francisco
Wed 9/9
10:21 am-6:06 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$409
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/23
5:59 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop8h 53m
San Francisco
Tue 10/27
10:35 am-5:40 am
2 stops16h 05m
$426
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 9/2
7:50 pm-9:47 pm
Nonstop4h 57m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
5:36 am-1:05 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$439
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 11/2
8:35 pm-10:38 pm
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
Sun 11/8
10:55 pm-6:24 am
Nonstop4h 29m
$439
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 10/2
4:19 pm-6:09 pm
Nonstop4h 50m
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
10:59 pm-6:30 am
Nonstop4h 31m
$439
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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Francisco
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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-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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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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $402). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 DTT 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 22, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 August 22, 2026.
The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to San Francisco flights typically cost between $345 and $555 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $309 on Frontier (Sep 13-Sep 17).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $155.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 August 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$183 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$412 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$578 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |