How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Departing from Detroit to San Francisco will take you 5h 27m. 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$ 204), Delta (C$ 290), and Southwest (C$ 423) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 534. On average you can expect to pay C$ 534. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 291.

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: China Eastern (100%), Air France (86%), Asiana Airlines( 81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Detroit to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Frontier or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 4 different airlines. 5h 16m is how long a flight from Detroit to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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.

C$ 162+ Flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 543 and C$ 1,048 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 392 on JetBlue (27 Jan-30 Jan).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 enero 2026.

mié. 18/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

jue. 26/22:50 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 397

mié. 18/25:22 p.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops18h 24mAlaska Airlines

mié. 25/21:45 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop23h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 414

dom. 18/17:17 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop14h 22mDelta

mar. 27/17:00 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop11h 52mDelta

Deal found 31/12C$ 457

jue. 12/37:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

mar. 17/36:45 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

vie. 6/27:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/210:35 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

vie. 6/25:15 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines

lun. 9/22:17 p.m.SFO - DTW

2 stops23h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 462

mar. 3/37:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/310:55 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

jue. 4/65:45 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

lun. 8/69:16 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/12C$ 410

sáb. 7/27:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/211:20 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

jue. 2/47:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines

mar. 7/411:52 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

mié. 15/411:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

dom. 19/410:50 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 424

mié. 4/37:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 425

Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco
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vie. 20/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

dom. 22/24:55 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 397

jue. 12/37:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

mar. 17/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 425

mié. 15/47:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines

dom. 19/44:10 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 446

mar. 20/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

mar. 27/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 452

mar. 17/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

sáb. 21/21:20 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 478

sáb. 7/37:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

mié. 11/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 491

jue. 2/47:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines

mar. 7/41:30 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 497

jue. 15/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

dom. 18/14:10 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 506

sáb. 9/58:35 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines

sáb. 16/510:33 a.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 526

vie. 27/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines

jue. 5/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 534

jue. 22/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

mié. 28/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 535

vie. 27/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines

sáb. 7/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/12C$ 541

Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated 2 enero 2026 and is based on user searches.

jue. 15/15:15 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines

sáb. 31/16:18 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop19h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 423

jue. 15/16:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop10h 08mJetBlue

lun. 19/110:50 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop10h 06mJetBlue

Deal found 31/12C$ 457

mar. 20/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

mar. 27/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 452

mar. 20/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

mar. 24/28:30 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 465

mié. 21/17:17 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop15h 19mDelta

mar. 27/110:55 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop16h 55mDelta

Deal found 31/12C$ 416

jue. 22/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

mié. 28/110:50 p.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 410

jue. 22/15:15 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines

mié. 28/112:41 p.m.SFO - DTW

2 stops24h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 456

jue. 22/15:15 p.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops18h 56mAlaska Airlines

dom. 25/16:00 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop7h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 462

mar. 27/18:45 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop13h 10mJetBlue

vie. 30/110:50 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop10h 06mJetBlue

Deal found 1/1C$ 392

mar. 27/19:20 a.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

vie. 30/19:50 a.m.SFO - DTW

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 30/12C$ 464

mié. 28/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO

Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines

dom. 1/24:10 p.m.SFO - DTW

Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 397

One-way flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 enero 2026.

lun. 12/14:43 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 1/1C$ 162

jue. 8/14:43 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 2/1C$ 177

mié. 4/25:15 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 185

vie. 9/14:43 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 2/1C$ 210

mié. 14/12:06 p.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12C$ 213

dom. 18/16:00 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop11h 12mJetBlue

Deal found 31/12C$ 215

vie. 6/35:22 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 218

lun. 11/57:30 a.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop13h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 2/1C$ 225

sáb. 10/111:47 a.m.DTW - SFO

2 stops48h 34mFrontier

Deal found 2/1C$ 240

mar. 13/12:36 p.m.DTW - SFO

1 stop25h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1C$ 248

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Round-trip from	C$ 392
One-way from	C$ 162
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	July
Average price	C$ 773
Good round-trip deal	C$ 534 or less

JetBlue
27/1-30/1
2 total stops
23h 16m total
Detroit to San Francisco

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Frontier
12/1
1 total stop
10h 41m total
Detroit to San Francisco

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 156 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 18/2

7:05 a.m.-9:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

jue. 26/2

2:50 p.m.-10:27 p.m.

Nonstop4h 37m

C$ 397

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/3

7:00 a.m.-9:26 a.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

San Francisco

mar. 17/3

6:45 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 6/2

7:10 a.m.-9:31 a.m.

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

lun. 9/2

10:35 p.m.-10:08 a.m.

1 stop8h 33m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/3

7:05 a.m.-9:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

lun. 9/3

10:55 p.m.-10:54 a.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 4/6

5:45 a.m.-10:31 a.m.

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

lun. 8/6

9:16 p.m.-5:08 a.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 7/2

7:10 a.m.-9:31 a.m.

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

lun. 9/2

11:20 p.m.-10:08 a.m.

1 stop7h 48m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/4

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

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 7/4

11:52 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

1 stop6h 51m

C$ 410

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 18/2

5:22 p.m.-8:46 a.m.

2 stops18h 24m

San Francisco

mié. 25/2

1:45 p.m.-4:26 p.m.

1 stop23h 41m

C$ 414

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 15/4

11:00 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

dom. 19/4

10:50 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 53m

C$ 424

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/3

7:05 a.m.-9:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

mar. 10/3

4:23 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

Nonstop4h 36m

C$ 425

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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?

Booking 37 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$ 178). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 252.

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

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 48m.

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

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

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

4,252 reviews

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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

4,252 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.7

Fair

3,067 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

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 6 daily flights to San Francisco from 4 different airlines. 5h 16m 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 5h 27m. 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$ 204), Delta (C$ 290), and Southwest (C$ 423) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 67% 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: China Eastern (100%), Air France (86%), Asiana Airlines( 81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 534. On average you can expect to pay C$ 534. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 291.
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$ 178). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	CheapestC$ 204	AverageC$ 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 290	AverageC$ 486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Southwest	CheapestC$ 423	AverageC$ 736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 534	AverageC$ 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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