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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from $101

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Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 11:40 amDTW-SFO
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 pm - 10:10 amSFO-DTW
10h 05m1 stop
$206Southwest
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 11:09 pmDTW-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 12:09 pmSFO-DTW
9h 44m1 stop
$209American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:59 pmDTW-SFO
13h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:47 pmSFO-DTW
9h 47m1 stop
$210American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Sun Country Air Logo
10:20 am - 5:18 pmDTW-SFO
9h 58m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:12 pm - 10:03 amSFO-DTW
12h 51m1 stop
$214Sun Country Air
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 9
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 9:50 pmDTW-SFO
10h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 pmSFO-DTW
10h 35m1 stop
$217Southwest
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 13
Sun Country Air Logo
7:10 pm - 10:51 pmDTW-SFO
6h 41m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
12:05 pm - 10:04 amSFO-DTW
18h 59m1 stop
$250Sun Country Air
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
12:53 pm - 9:28 pmDTW-SFO
11h 35m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:29 pm - 3:12 pmSFO-DTW
13h 43m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
JetBlue Logo
8:05 am - 6:23 pmDTW-SFO
13h 18m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:30 pm - 11:30 amSFO-DTW
10h 00m1 stop
$259JetBlue
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 10:33 pmDTW-SFO
17h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 pm - 9:59 amSFO-DTW
7h 59m1 stop
$265Frontier
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
JetBlue Logo
6:12 am - 12:07 pmDTW-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:29 pm - 11:30 amSFO-DTW
9h 01m1 stop
$276JetBlue
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 14

American Airlines flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 10
DTW12:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 45m
1 stop
SFO11:09 pmSan Francisco
Sep 15
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
9h 44m
1 stop
DTW12:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$209
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American Airlines
Sep 3
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 59m
1 stop
SFO5:59 pmSan Francisco
Sep 10
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
9h 47m
1 stop
DTW6:47 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$210
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American Airlines
Oct 2
DTW3:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 28m
1 stop
SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco
Oct 6
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
10h 07m
1 stop
DTW12:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$228
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Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 13
DTW12:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 13m
1 stop
SFO9:23 pmSan Francisco
Sep 2
SFO6:50 amSan Francisco
11h 53m
1 stop
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$258
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Frontier
Sep 3
DTW8:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 33m
1 stop
SFO10:33 pmSan Francisco
Sep 13
SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
DTW9:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$265
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Frontier
Aug 13
DTW12:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 13m
1 stop
SFO9:23 pmSan Francisco
Aug 31
SFO10:29 pmSan Francisco
8h 10m
1 stop
DTW9:39 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$268
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 5, 2025.
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Depart

Return

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

9:05 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 05m

$206

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

12:24 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

11:25 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$209

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$210

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

10:20 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

6:12 pm-10:03 am

1 stop12h 51m

$214

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

2:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

6:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$217

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/29

7:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

12:05 pm-10:04 am

1 stop18h 59m

$250

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

12:53 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

10:29 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$258

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

8:05 am-6:23 pm

1 stop13h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

$259

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:00 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

$265

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

6:12 am-12:07 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

11:29 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 01m

$276

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $389.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $600. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $822.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $609. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $724.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco for the best Detroit - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $535 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Detroit for as low as $368 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 28% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$101

Fastest flight time

6h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $101. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $206.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 6h 40m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Detroit to San Francisco by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to San Francisco will travel around 2084.6 mi. Typically, this will take 6h 40m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,054 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,232 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,915 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,987 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    The lowest priced Delta flight from Detroit to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $289. Generally, Delta has 21 flights on this route every week with an average price of $586. Delta is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Detroit to San Francisco start from as low as $289 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $592. United Airlines operates 6 flights to San Francisco from Detroit in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,915 reviews.

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