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$130+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/211:57 pmFNT - SFO
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:13 pmSFO - FNT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/241:57 pmFNT - SFO
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:13 pmSFO - FNT
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 12/103:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/132:50 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/237:57 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:00 amSFO - ORD
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/88:30 amFNT - SFO
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:43 amSFO - FNT
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/237:57 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/210:10 pmSFO - ORD
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$256
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Fri 11/710:43 pmORD - SFO
1 stop21h 06mFrontier
Sat 11/810:23 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/229:58 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Fri 12/511:38 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/310:43 pmORD - SFO
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Fri 11/78:09 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop25h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/248:10 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/210:10 pmSFO - ORD
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/56:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop17h 28mFrontier
Sat 11/810:23 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/1110:30 pmSBN - SFO
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1410:49 amSFO - SBN
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$261

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 30, 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

FlintSan Francisco

FNT - SFO

FNTSFO

Flint Bishop

Mon 1/5

1:24 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$232

FlintSan Francisco

FNT - SFO

FNTSFO

Flint Bishop

Mon 12/8

8:30 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

8:43 am-5:33 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$256

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

8:55 am-9:46 pm

1 stop14h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$267

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:58 pm

1 stop15h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$283

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/13

5:19 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 12/11

7:05 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

11:40 am-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 12/10

8:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

8:15 am-9:42 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 11/18

4:56 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:40 am-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

11:56 am-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$289

South BendSan Francisco

SBN - SFO

SBNSFO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 12/12

4:56 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop10h 15m

$289

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7h 21m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. Airlines will cover a distance of 1956 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 Alaska Airlines ($137), Delta ($137), and Southwest ($149).

  • 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: ITA Airways (94%), Air France (93%), Korean Air( 92%).

  • 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 $973, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $142. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $168.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco (average of $130). Flying from Michigan to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$267Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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