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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO - DTW) from $87

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or September, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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One-way from

$87
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 20% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To save up to 73% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from $317 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $596 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Francisco in October are about $513 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $109.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO - DTW)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights heading from San Francisco to Detroit. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Thu 7/189:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Mon 7/226:20 amDTW - SFO
2 stops12h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$241
Tue 6/1810:17 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Tue 6/256:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$242
Mon 8/512:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Tue 8/136:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$243
Tue 7/96:38 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Fri 7/126:35 amDTW - SFO
2 stops9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$244
Thu 6/139:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Mon 6/246:04 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$246
Sat 6/812:22 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Wed 7/1010:29 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$247
Tue 6/188:25 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop29h 36mFrontier
Tue 6/256:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$248
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Wed 6/121:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$249
Wed 7/1712:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Mon 7/226:20 amDTW - SFO
2 stops12h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$251

  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $647.80 RT. This price is typically 37% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $408. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Frontier flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Sun Country Air flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sun Country Air for the route between San Francisco and Detroit. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Sun Country Air flights we've found from San Francisco to Detroit. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 7/175:35 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 36mSun Country Air
Thu 8/86:55 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/28$275
Thu 7/186:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 04mSun Country Air
Thu 8/226:55 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/28$300
Wed 7/106:04 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 07mSun Country Air
Sun 7/147:20 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/27$304
Sun 7/216:05 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 19mSun Country Air
Fri 8/237:05 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/28$310
Sat 7/206:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 11mSun Country Air
Mon 8/510:25 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/28$329
Sun 6/911:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 15mSun Country Air
Fri 7/1210:25 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/27$345
Sat 6/811:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 08mSun Country Air
Sun 8/46:55 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop16h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/27$353
Thu 8/16:00 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 31mSun Country Air
Sun 8/46:55 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop16h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/27$395

  • Sun Country Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights on this route from Sun Country Air typically cost $504.84 RT, a price that is 55% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was $243 RT. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Sun Country Air flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to Detroit flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Detroit specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Detroit in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/1810:17 amSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Tue 6/256:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$242
Thu 6/139:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Mon 6/246:04 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$246
Sat 6/812:22 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 39mFrontier
Wed 7/1010:29 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$247
Tue 6/188:25 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop29h 36mFrontier
Tue 6/256:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$248
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Wed 6/121:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$249
Wed 6/510:37 amSFO - DTW
2 stops28h 05mFrontier
Wed 6/126:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$252
Sat 6/19:08 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Sat 6/156:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$253
Tue 6/2512:22 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Tue 7/26:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$255
Thu 6/209:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Tue 6/256:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$256

San Francisco to Detroit 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Detroit in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Detroit in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/46:33 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Tue 6/116:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$179
Wed 6/56:34 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Wed 6/121:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$180
Tue 9/1012:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Wed 9/185:56 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$181
Tue 6/118:25 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops17h 46mFrontier
Wed 6/126:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$184
Sat 6/88:36 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop28h 58mFrontier
Sat 6/156:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop21h 44mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$190
Mon 9/1612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Sat 9/2112:25 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$192
Tue 6/1110:38 amSFO - DTW
2 stops27h 33mFrontier
Sat 6/156:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$195
Tue 6/1112:22 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Wed 7/1010:29 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$200
Sat 7/2010:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/185:56 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$201

Non-stop flights to Detroit from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Francisco to Detroit, check out these fares. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from San Francisco to Detroit should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 7/219:55 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Tue 7/307:45 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/27$459
Thu 7/410:10 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 31mDelta
Wed 7/107:45 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/27$460
Thu 7/410:10 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 31mDelta
Wed 7/103:55 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/27$461
Thu 6/2010:10 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 32mDelta
Wed 7/318:30 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/28$479
Sat 7/209:55 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 27mDelta
Fri 7/268:30 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/28$499
Tue 6/115:10 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Thu 7/1110:50 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/27$509
Sat 6/225:10 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Wed 6/263:54 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 5/27$519
Wed 6/125:10 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Tue 6/1812:20 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/28$529
Wed 7/35:20 amSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Sat 7/1312:16 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 5/28$539

San Francisco to Detroit flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Detroit for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Detroit departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Wed 6/121:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$249
Wed 6/510:37 amSFO - DTW
2 stops28h 05mFrontier
Wed 6/126:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$252
Tue 6/46:33 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Sun 6/167:14 amDTW - SFO
1 stop20h 30mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$257
Tue 6/410:07 amSFO - DTW
2 stops28h 01mFrontier
Tue 6/116:32 amDTW - SFO
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$258
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 04mFrontier
Mon 6/1011:07 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 52mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$259
Fri 6/77:32 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Wed 6/126:13 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$262
Fri 6/77:32 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Tue 6/1110:08 amDTW - SFO
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$263
Wed 6/56:34 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops20h 08mFrontier
Wed 6/121:37 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$264
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 04mFrontier
Fri 6/711:57 amDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$265

One-way flights to Detroit from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Detroit. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Tue 6/46:33 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$87
Wed 6/127:04 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$89
Tue 6/46:33 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$90
Wed 8/216:18 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$91
Wed 6/127:04 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$93
Fri 9/612:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$96
Mon 6/106:08 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$98
Tue 9/312:58 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$99
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - DTW
1 stop17h 04mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$104

Find flights from San Francisco to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Detroit 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 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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1 stop12h 57m

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Mon 7/22

2 stops12h 20m

$241

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Tue 6/18

1 stop15h 48m

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1 stop21h 12m

$242

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San Francisco

Mon 8/5

1 stop13h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/13

1 stop9h 15m

$243

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San Francisco

Tue 7/9

1 stop7h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/12

2 stops9h 14m

$244

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San Francisco

Thu 6/13

1 stop12h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/24

1 stop9h 05m

$246

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San Francisco

Mon 7/15

1 stop7h 16m

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Thu 8/22

1 stop6h 58m

$261

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Wed 7/17

1 stop12h 36m

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1 stop7h 01m

$275

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1 stop7h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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1 stop7h 01m

$288

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Thu 7/18

1 stop12h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/22

1 stop6h 58m

$300

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 9 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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24.8 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Sun Country Air and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,370 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from San Francisco to Detroit. At least 8 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to Detroit from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to DTW to be around 4h 24m.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $241, but on average you can expect to pay $251.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $556.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on average per day?

    On average 3 flights depart from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day.
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 67% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 12h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2085 mi between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $241. Frontier is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider China Southern (100%), Virgin Atlantic (94%) or KLM (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $968, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (San Francisco - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $202.

  • What does SFO to DTW mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Detroit that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Detroit flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Detroit with specific airlines?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit.

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    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    When booking a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $223). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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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Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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