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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$138	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Thu, Feb 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit is currently $138
Cheapest one-way flight	$71	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Feb 11	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit is currently $71
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$447	Southwest 2 stops 12 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Detroit is currently $447
Cheapest business class flights	$1,049	United Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit is currently $1,049

Fastest flight	4 hr 24 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes 4 hr 24 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 San Francisco to Detroit is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–345
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–330

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Detroit

Delta

Nonstop

from $499

Typical price: $385–730

28 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - DTW Every day

355 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day
United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $295–560

7 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - DTW Every day

383 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $305–600

173 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day
Southwest

from $263

Typical price: $335–610

59 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day
JetBlue

from $287

Typical price: $430–1,100

43 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day
Alaska

from $269

Typical price: $430–900

24 weekly connecting flights

SFO - DTW Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 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

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 25 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Detroit

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

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $345.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $71.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $499, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 11.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $309, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $263, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 25.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $287, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $269, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit starts at $138 from Thu, Feb 12 to Thu, Feb 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $71 and departs on Wed, Feb 11.

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

4 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Detroit.

When should you fly to Detroit, United States?

Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.

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

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Detroit.
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 San Francisco to Detroit?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Detroit 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 San Francisco to Detroit.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 28 nonstop flights and 355 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 383 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit are:

American offers 173 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Southwest offers 59 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
JetBlue offers 43 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
Alaska offers 24 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

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

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $71.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $499, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 11.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $289, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $309, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $263, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 25.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $287, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Detroit is $269, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 4.

Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Delta and United fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Detroit at price $447 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Delta and United fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit.

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

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

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

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

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

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Detroit, 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 San Francisco to Detroit?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Detroit start at $1,049 from Thu, Jan 29 to Wed, Feb 4 with United.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Detroit start at $138 from Thu, Feb 12 to Thu, Feb 19.

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

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Detroit, 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 San Francisco to Detroit next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Detroit starts at $447 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Southwest.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Detroit at price $447 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

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

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit, 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.