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$82+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 25, 2024.

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October

Round-trip from

$165
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One-way from

$82
(mytrip.com)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 112% by booking at least 16 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Detroit to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $324.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Detroit. Prices for October average $441 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $140. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a October flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in March

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Detroit to San Francisco flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to San Francisco specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to San Francisco in July and August 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
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Wed 8/2812:33 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/28:02 amSFO - DTW
1 stop25h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$166
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/316:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/48:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Thu 8/228:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/229:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Sat 8/248:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$169
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Tue 8/207:04 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$170
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/259:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Sat 8/318:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$172
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mFrontier
Sun 8/258:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$173
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2311:53 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 8/268:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$174
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/259:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Wed 8/288:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$175

Detroit to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to San Francisco in July and August 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/109:35 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 43mFrontier
Wed 9/188:57 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$165
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2812:33 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/28:02 amSFO - DTW
1 stop25h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$166
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/316:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/48:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/201:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Thu 8/228:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 18mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/229:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Sat 8/248:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$169
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Tue 8/207:04 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$170
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/412:33 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/96:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$172
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/119:31 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop24h 47mFrontier
Sat 9/148:57 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$173
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2311:53 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Mon 8/268:54 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$174

Detroit to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Detroit to San Francisco departing last-minute. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/310:08 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Tue 8/206:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$277
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3110:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Tue 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$278
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/17:17 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Tue 8/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$286
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/17:17 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Fri 8/912:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$312
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:57 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 02mFrontier
Tue 8/68:04 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 7/3110:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Sat 8/1010:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$338
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Thu 8/17:17 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/411:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$345
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/310:08 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Tue 8/68:04 amSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$346
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/310:08 amDTW - SFO
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Mon 8/512:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$347

One-way flights to San Francisco from Detroit

Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco. Users needing a return flight from Detroit to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2311:54 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$82
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/176:45 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 8/271:07 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$85
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/249:35 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop18h 13mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$86
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2712:29 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$87
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2612:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$88
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Sun 8/259:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$89
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1510:23 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop28h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$92
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2212:59 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$93

Find flights from Detroit to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/5

1 stop10h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/11

1 stop13h 13m

$165

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/21

1 stop14h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 8/28

1 stop13h 18m

$166

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

1 stop8h 45m

$167

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/22

1 stop12h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/24

1 stop13h 17m

$168

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 8/31

1 stop13h 17m

$223

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/6

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 10/13

1 stop7h 25m

$275

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/14

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/16

1 stop9h 53m

$295

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/10

2 stops21h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

2 stops16h 48m

$334

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/4

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 9/11

Nonstop4h 30m

$407

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 July 23, 2024.
Booking 65 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.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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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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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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

WestJet
7.4
Good
2,761 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

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

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit All airports to San Francisco if you want to fly from Detroit to San Francisco. At least 8 different airlines have flights from All airports (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to San Francisco from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTT to SFO to be around 4h 56m.

  • Can I find flights from Detroit to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $165, but on average you can expect to pay $176.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to San Francisco for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to San Francisco is less than $537.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to San Francisco for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $165, Frontier will fly you from Detroit to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Frontier is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $82. Sun Country Air flights start at $123 while deals on American Airlines start at $158 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to San Francisco consider choosing Air France (92%), ITA Airways (86%) or KLM (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is generally $489, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $189. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $173 for that flight.

  • What does DTW to SFO mean?

    This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Detroit to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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FrontierCheapest$130Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$133Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$233Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$397Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$415Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

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Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

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