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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 138

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.

Wed 13/58:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 9/89:30 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/2C$ 394
Tue 5/55:14 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 10/59:10 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop29h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 395
Tue 28/47:09 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
2 stops16h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/59:00 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop17h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 398
Tue 19/56:08 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop24h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 27/56:39 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/2C$ 404
Thu 4/67:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
JetBlue
Mon 8/611:59 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/2C$ 406
Thu 3/97:03 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 8/911:30 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2C$ 408
Sun 5/48:15 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 14/48:55 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2C$ 413
Sat 2/58:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:55 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/2C$ 415
Sat 18/47:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 25/41:16 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 420
Thu 2/47:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 12/44:10 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2C$ 427

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 394

One-way from

C$ 138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 653

Good round-trip deal

C$ 680 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/5-9/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 13m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 46m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

4:55 p.m.-10:27 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

3:38 p.m.-5:44 a.m.

2 stops11h 06m

C$ 492

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 15/5

3:00 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

10:30 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

C$ 510

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

7:10 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

1:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

C$ 530

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

7:10 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

1:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

C$ 532

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/4

6:00 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop11h 21m

C$ 184

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/8

12:55 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

C$ 273

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

7:15 a.m.-7:24 p.m.

2 stops15h 09m

C$ 277

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/4

7:10 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/6

4:00 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

C$ 312

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/3

6:00 a.m.-1:47 p.m.

1 stop10h 47m

C$ 359

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 177). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 404). 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 DTT to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Francisco. 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 1 March 2026.

The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 267.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 49m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 1 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,371 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,040 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Detroit All airports. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily flights to San Francisco from 5 different airlines. 4h 56m is how long a flight from Detroit to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Departing from Detroit to San Francisco will take you 8h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3335 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 203), Delta (C$ 288), and American Airlines (C$ 398) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (72%), Air New Zealand (62%), Asiana Airlines( 61%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 563. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,292. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 292.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco 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 Detroit to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 177). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 404). 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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FrontierCheapestC$ 203AverageC$ 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 288AverageC$ 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 398AverageC$ 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 420AverageC$ 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 530AverageC$ 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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