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$118+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Francisco (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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
apr. 25 — mai 21
lø. 4/25
lø. 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mars 26, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
fr. 5/18:48 pm
GRR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 39m
Frontier
lø. 5/96:00 am
SFO
-
GRR
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
ma. 4/278:48 pm
GRR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 39m
Frontier
lø. 5/96:00 am
SFO
-
GRR
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
fr. 5/88:29 pm
GRR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
lø. 5/166:00 am
SFO
-
GRR
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
lø. 5/98:29 pm
GRR
-
SFO
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
lø. 5/166:00 am
SFO
-
GRR
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
fr. 5/295:30 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 11m
Frontier
ti. 6/912:33 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
on. 4/2212:50 pm
MDW
-
SFO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
on. 4/292:50 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
ti. 4/1411:07 am
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops28h 45m
Frontier
on. 4/156:29 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
ti. 4/2112:50 pm
MDW
-
SFO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
ti. 4/2810:40 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
ti. 4/214:50 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
ti. 4/2810:05 am
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
to. 5/148:56 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 08m
Frontier
ma. 5/1811:59 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lø. 5/93:07 pm
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
lø. 8/2211:52 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
fr. 5/86:55 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 39m
Frontier
fr. 5/1511:59 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$241

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 mars 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 4/21

4:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

ti. 4/28

7:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$239

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 4/28

10:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

ti. 5/5

10:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$243

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

on. 5/6

5:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

on. 5/13

11:25 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$273

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

lø. 5/9

10:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

lø. 5/16

11:25 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$275

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

ma. 6/1

7:13 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 37m

San Francisco

sø. 6/7

12:48 am-8:37 am

1 stop5h 49m

$279

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

to. 5/28

4:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

ma. 6/1

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$289
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

fr. 5/15

9:45 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop4h 35m

San Francisco

ma. 5/18

11:25 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$290

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

on. 5/20

7:45 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 42m

San Francisco

ma. 5/25

9:43 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$296

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lø. 5/9

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

San Francisco

on. 5/20

7:40 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$299

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

fr. 4/24

7:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

ma. 4/27

11:25 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$300

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to San Francisco

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $157). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 MI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 mars 26, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan 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.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan 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 mars 26, 2026.

The most flights from USMI to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Michigan to San Francisco?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Michigan?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco. It is only a 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Michigan to San Francisco can take about 6h 37m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. Airlines will cover a distance of 1849 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Michigan to San Francisco are Frontier ($88), Sun Country Air ($122), and Alaska Airlines ($134).

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from Michigan to San Francisco are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco and Chicago Midway - San Francisco.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Michigan, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (70%), United Airlines (68%), China Eastern( 67%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Michigan to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,113, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $174. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $175.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $157). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 Michigan to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 mars 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$107Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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