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$89+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/24:20 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Sun 10/56:29 amSFO - GRR
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:33 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Sat 10/1110:23 pmSFO - GRR
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/238:49 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - GRR
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:07 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Thu 10/910:25 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$213
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/205:58 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Sun 9/216:29 amSFO - GRR
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$214
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:53 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Thu 10/93:25 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/195:25 amORD - SFO
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Thu 10/2310:25 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/278:49 pmGRR - SFO
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/319:55 pmSFO - GRR
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/111:15 amORD - SFO
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:44 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/256:15 amMDW - SFO
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Fri 10/315:53 pmSFO - MDW
2 stops25h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amORD - SFO
2 stops10h 09mFrontier
Mon 11/173:35 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/22:07 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Mon 10/69:31 amSFO - ORD
2 stops12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$217

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Grand RapidsSan Francisco

GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 10/23

8:49 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

6:34 am-7:49 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$162

Grand RapidsSan Francisco

GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 10/27

8:49 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

6:34 am-7:53 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$162

Grand RapidsSan Francisco

GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 10/3

8:33 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:23 pm-11:20 am

1 stop9h 57m

$180

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

9:15 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

9:57 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$241

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

12:35 am-8:30 am

1 stop5h 55m

$241

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

9:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:44 pm-6:02 am

Nonstop4h 18m

$255

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

9:15 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$263

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

3:05 pm-8:06 am

1 stop19h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$263

Grand RapidsSan Francisco

GRR - SFO

GRRSFO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 1/1

7:15 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

9:50 am-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$264

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 11.8 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 25m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $162. Airlines will cover a distance of 1959 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 ($89), Alaska Airlines ($108), and Delta ($122).

  • 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, Chicago Midway - San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - 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: KLM (79%), Korean Air (79%), ITA Airways( 73%).

  • 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 $571, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $153.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Michigan to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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