Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from C$ 299
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DTW
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or January, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 October 2026.
Mon 26/104:21 p.m. -
1 stop10h 19m
Thu 29/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 29/9C$ 561
Thu 29/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Fri 6/118:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 30/9C$ 568
Fri 23/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 48m
Sat 24/109:02 a.m. -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 29/9C$ 574
Wed 30/1211:10 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 39m
Thu 1/48:15 a.m. -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 30/9C$ 577
Thu 29/105:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 04m
Fri 6/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 30/9C$ 582
Fri 23/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 48m
Mon 26/105:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 27/9C$ 591
Mon 7/126:10 a.m. -
1 stop8h 10m
Tue 8/128:50 a.m. -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 29/9C$ 604
Thu 5/111:05 p.m. -
1 stop7h 54m
Mon 9/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 29/9C$ 605
Thu 26/1110:25 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Wed 9/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 29/9C$ 609
Tue 20/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Mon 9/118:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 29/9C$ 611
Best flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Wed 11/118:26 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Sun 15/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 1/10C$ 568
Fri 11/121:36 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Tue 15/128:40 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 18m
Deal found 1/10C$ 568
Mon 26/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Thu 12/118:40 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 22m
Deal found 28/9C$ 568
Sun 1/1110:55 p.m. -
1 stop8h 23m
Sun 8/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 1/10C$ 582
Sun 1/1110:45 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Sun 8/118:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 1/10C$ 568
Tue 27/1011:40 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 32m
Tue 3/1112:20 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Deal found 30/9C$ 568
Tue 3/1110:35 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Mon 9/118:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 1/10C$ 568
Sat 24/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 17m
Thu 29/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 28/9C$ 632
Wed 21/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Wed 28/104:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 19m
Deal found 27/9C$ 632
Wed 28/106:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 24m
Sat 7/1112:20 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Deal found 30/9C$ 632
Wed 28/108:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 39m
Thu 12/118:40 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 22m
Deal found 27/9C$ 632
Direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Detroit based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Thu 29/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Fri 6/118:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 30/9C$ 568
Fri 23/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 48m
Mon 26/105:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 27/9C$ 591
Thu 26/1110:25 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Wed 9/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 29/9C$ 609
Tue 20/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Mon 9/118:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 29/9C$ 611
Sat 17/1010:45 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Sun 8/118:27 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 29/9C$ 625
Mon 19/1011:40 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 32m
Mon 2/114:21 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 56m
Deal found 27/9C$ 654
Mon 26/1011:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 42m
Tue 3/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 27/9C$ 659
Fri 6/1110:45 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Sun 15/118:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 23m
Deal found 29/9C$ 668
Wed 14/1010:45 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Sat 17/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Deal found 30/9C$ 682
Thu 22/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Thu 29/105:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 28/9C$ 689
Wed 4/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Sun 8/114:21 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 56m
Deal found 28/9C$ 708
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit. Data last updated 2 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 20/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Tue 10/114:00 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Deal found 29/9C$ 611
Thu 22/105:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 27m
Mon 26/105:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 29/9C$ 624
Fri 23/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 48m
Sat 24/109:02 a.m. -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 29/9C$ 574
Fri 23/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 48m
Mon 26/105:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 27/9C$ 591
Mon 26/104:21 p.m. -
1 stop10h 19m
Thu 29/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 29/9C$ 561
Thu 29/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Fri 6/118:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Deal found 30/9C$ 568
Thu 29/105:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 04m
Fri 6/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 30/9C$ 582
Thu 5/111:05 p.m. -
1 stop7h 54m
Mon 9/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 29/9C$ 605
Thu 19/115:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 27m
Mon 23/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 28/9C$ 618
Thu 26/1110:25 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Wed 9/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Deal found 29/9C$ 609
One-way flights from San Francisco to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Thu 10/129:25 p.m. -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/9C$ 299
Fri 9/1010:14 p.m. -
1 stop9h 57m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 303
Sat 10/1012:00 p.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 306
Fri 13/1111:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 42m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 319
Wed 24/26:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/10C$ 328
Sun 25/1010:10 p.m. -
1 stop9h 53m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 333
Thu 25/29:10 p.m. -
2 stops9h 35m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/10C$ 335
Sat 5/126:20 a.m. -
2 stops11h 12m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/9C$ 349
Sun 27/1211:59 p.m. -
1 stop13h 19m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/9C$ 353
Thu 29/106:07 a.m. -
1 stop7h 54m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/9C$ 356
Fri 16/105:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 29/9C$ 363
Find 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 2 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Thu 25/2
10:35 a.m.-9:40 p.m.
1 stop8h 05m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 328
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sat 24/10
5:45 p.m.-9:30 a.m.
2 stops12h 45m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 349
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sat 24/10
9:00 a.m.-4:52 p.m.
Nonstop4h 52m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 412
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 28/10
1:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop4h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Mon 9/11
10:40 p.m.-6:08 a.m.
Nonstop4h 28m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Tue 27/10
10:55 p.m.-6:24 a.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sun 15/11
6:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nonstop4h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Fri 30/10
11:40 a.m.-7:12 p.m.
Nonstop4h 32m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Sat 31/10
1:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop4h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 468
San FranciscoDetroit
SFO San Francisco - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SFODTW
San Francisco
Wed 11/11
8:26 a.m.-4:06 p.m.
Nonstop4h 40m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 15/11
8:15 a.m.-10:46 a.m.
Nonstop5h 31m
C$ 568
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of C$ 703). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 805). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DTW?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
When flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights typically cost between C$ 555 and C$ 950 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 561 on Alaska Airlines (26 Oct-29 Oct).
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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Delta and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 4h 28m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 3335 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (98%), Air New Zealand (91%) or United Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of C$ 703). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 805). 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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