Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Francisco (DTT - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$170	Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Thu, Dec 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco is currently $170
Cheapest one-way flight	$122	Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jan 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to San Francisco is currently $122
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$332	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Oct 23 — Mon, Oct 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to San Francisco is currently $332
Cheapest business class flights	$1,029	Delta Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jan 16 — Fri, Jan 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco is currently $1,029

Fastest flight	4 hr 58 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 4 hr 58 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–335
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–330

Popular airlines from Detroit to San Francisco

Delta

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $390–790

28 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - SFO Every day

324 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day
United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $295–580

7 weekly nonstop flights

DTW - SFO Every day

349 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $305–620

232 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $243

Typical price: $360–660

68 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day
JetBlue

from $287

Typical price: $430–1,050

42 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $170

Typical price: $190–440

28 weekly connecting flights

DTW - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Canada 3 hr 29 min 196 mi
Windsor International Airport (YQG)

Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 18 min 11 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 26 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $150 to $335.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $170. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $122.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $309, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $243, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 25.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $287, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $170, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco starts at $170 from Thu, Dec 4 to Thu, Dec 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $122 and departs on Thu, Jan 15.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

4 hr 58 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit to San Francisco.

When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Detroit to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Detroit to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Detroit to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 28 nonstop flights and 324 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 349 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco are:

American offers 232 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 68 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
JetBlue offers 42 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and San Francisco.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $170. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $122.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest United flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest American flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $309, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $243, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 25.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $287, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 21.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to San Francisco is $170, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 11.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Delta and United fly direct from Detroit to San Francisco.

There are 28 Delta direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and San Francisco at price $332 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27.

Which airlines have direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Delta and United fly direct from Detroit to San Francisco.

There are 28 Delta direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco available?

There are direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and San Francisco start at $289 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14 with United.

How can I find nonstop flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Detroit and San Francisco start at $1,029 from Fri, Jan 16 to Fri, Jan 23 with Delta.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and San Francisco start at $170 from Thu, Dec 4 to Thu, Dec 11.

How can I book business class trips from Detroit to San Francisco?

To book business class trips from Detroit to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Detroit to San Francisco next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Detroit and San Francisco starts at $332 from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and San Francisco at price $332 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco?

To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.