Cheap flights from Michigan to San Francisco (SFO) from $56
This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Michigan to San Francisco?
Users have found that booking a flight from Michigan to San Francisco at least 41 days early can save you up to 33% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 41 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Michigan to San Francisco for as little as $618 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $762 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Michigan to San Francisco?
Flights from Michigan to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Michigan to San Francisco in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $203.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Michigan to San Francisco (MI - SFO)?
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.
Cheap Frontier flights from Michigan to San Francisco
Check out some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've come across from Michigan to San Francisco. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Cheap American Airlines flights from Michigan to San Francisco
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Michigan to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Cheap Michigan to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023
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Cheap flights to San Francisco from Michigan found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Michigan
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Michigan
The cheapest one-way flights from Michigan to San Francisco
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Michigan to San Francisco. Users needing a return flight from Michigan to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 10/19
2 stops26h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 10/21
Nonstop4h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/10
2 stops14h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 10/11
Nonstop4h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 11/1
2 stops20h 18m
San Francisco
Fri 11/3
Nonstop4h 39m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/14
1 stop15h 16m
San Francisco
Wed 12/6
1 stop8h 38m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/10
1 stop13h 13m
San Francisco
Sat 11/4
1 stop10h 34m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 10/11
1 stop11h 03m
San Francisco
Sat 11/4
1 stop10h 34m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/31
1 stop22h 39m
San Francisco
Sat 11/11
1 stop7h 03m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/24
1 stop8h 33m
San Francisco
Mon 10/30
1 stop23h 31m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/10
1 stop13h 13m
San Francisco
Wed 11/1
1 stop7h 30m
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines from Michigan to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Michigan to San Francisco flights.
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.
Can I find flights from Michigan to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Michigan to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $90, but on average you can expect to pay $126.
Are there nonstop flights from Michigan to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Michigan to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Michigan to San Francisco is less than $161.
Are there last-minute flights available from Michigan to San Francisco for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Michigan to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Michigan to San Francisco?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from Michigan to San Francisco on average per day?
On average, you can expect to see 2 flights from Michigan to San Francisco a day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Michigan to San Francisco?
A quick flight from Michigan to San Francisco can take about 26h 45m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $90. Airlines will cover a distance of 2085 mi.
What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San Francisco?
The most popular flight routes from Michigan to San Francisco are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco, Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - San Francisco and Traverse City Cherry Capital - San Francisco.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Michigan to San Francisco?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from Michigan to 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: Korean Air (89%), Air France (89%), KLM( 82%).
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 $926, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $51. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), is priced around $122.
What does DTW to SFO mean?
These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DTW to SFO flight. Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR), Flint Bishop Airport (FNT), Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN), Kalamazoo Intl Airport (AZO) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.
Flights to San Francisco from Michigan
Top 8 airlines flying from Michigan to San Francisco
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Michigan to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Michigan to San Francisco
See what time of day planes typically take off from Michigan to San Francisco
| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 56%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 30%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 13%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |