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$123+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/247:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/74:01 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop27h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$241
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/253:27 pmORD - SFO
1 stop18h 21mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$258
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$273
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/247:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:12 amMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Sat 1/1011:20 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$282
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Sat 1/1011:20 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3010:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Sun 1/46:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/1810:01 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop29h 23mFrontier
Tue 1/67:09 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops49h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/253:27 pmORD - SFO
1 stop18h 21mFrontier
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - ORD
2 stops28h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$300
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Mon 1/1911:46 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$301
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:12 amMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Mon 1/1911:46 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/197:50 amDTW - SFO
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/811:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$304

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Delta)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$544

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$307 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

2:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$239

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:06 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:41 am-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$239

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

3:44 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

2:52 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$239

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

3:44 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

9:42 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$246

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:16 am-11:37 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$246

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/15

1:28 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$248

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

1:26 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

12:40 am-9:06 am

1 stop6h 26m

$248

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/1

7:17 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$248

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

1:49 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:54 pm-8:52 am

1 stop7h 58m

$248

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/9

7:16 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

5:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$248

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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 $216). 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 December 18, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% 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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 11.8 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 5h 21m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. Airlines will cover a distance of 2072 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 ($71), JetBlue ($119), and Sun Country Air ($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, 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: China Eastern (100%), Air France (86%), Asiana Airlines( 81%).

  • 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 $635, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. 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, 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 $216). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$140Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$279Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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