Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 263
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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in August or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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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 26 August 2026.
Mon 5/108:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 39m
Thu 8/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 447
Tue 6/107:08 a.m. -
1 stop6h 39m
Thu 8/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 449
Fri 9/107:15 a.m. -
2 stops20h 00m
Sat 10/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 457
Sat 10/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop10h 10m
Sat 10/107:11 p.m. -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 21/8C$ 458
Sun 4/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 46m
Thu 8/1010:14 p.m. -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 21/8C$ 465
Mon 5/1012:56 p.m. -
2 stops14h 18m
Fri 9/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 472
Wed 7/107:55 p.m. -
2 stops15h 18m
Wed 14/103:11 p.m. -
1 stop10h 49m
Deal found 21/8C$ 485
Fri 9/108:35 p.m. -
2 stops14h 38m
Wed 14/103:11 p.m. -
1 stop10h 49m
Deal found 21/8C$ 487
Fri 28/812:07 p.m. -
1 stop13h 47m
Sat 5/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 494
Thu 24/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Thu 1/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 25/8C$ 497
Mon 5/1010:37 a.m. -
2 stops13h 50m
Mon 12/1011:59 p.m. -
1 stop15h 42m
Deal found 21/8C$ 500
Best flights from Detroit to San Francisco
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 26 August 2026.
Thu 17/912:15 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Thu 24/92:20 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 33m
Deal found 22/8C$ 497
Wed 21/102:25 p.m. -
2 stops10h 55m
Tue 27/1010:20 a.m. -
2 stops9h 25m
Deal found 23/8C$ 539
Wed 7/107:41 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Mon 12/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 21/8C$ 649
Fri 23/1012:20 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Wed 28/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 26/8C$ 525
Fri 23/105:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Wed 28/1010:20 a.m. -
2 stops9h 25m
Deal found 26/8C$ 608
Thu 1/107:50 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 59m
Sun 4/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 22/8C$ 594
Wed 7/108:45 a.m. -
1 stop18h 11m
Tue 13/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 23/8C$ 595
Thu 17/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 58m
Mon 21/96:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 21/8C$ 609
Thu 22/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Tue 27/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 26/8C$ 649
Mon 23/117:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 55m
Fri 27/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 23/8C$ 649
Thu 24/93:50 p.m. -
1 stop8h 44m
Mon 28/910:59 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 22/8C$ 649
Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
Thu 24/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Thu 1/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 25/8C$ 497
Thu 17/94:19 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Thu 24/96:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 25/8C$ 523
Fri 2/107:41 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sun 4/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 25/8C$ 525
Thu 22/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Wed 28/108:26 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 24/8C$ 544
Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Sun 11/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 21/8C$ 547
Fri 11/94:19 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Mon 14/910:59 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 22/8C$ 552
Tue 13/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Fri 16/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 25/8C$ 564
Thu 8/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Sat 10/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 23/8C$ 566
Fri 4/912:25 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 02m
Sat 12/910:59 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 31m
Deal found 21/8C$ 580
Thu 15/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Sun 18/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 25/8C$ 594
Fri 20/118:30 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Thu 26/1110:25 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 23/8C$ 595
Wed 9/97:18 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sun 20/910:21 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 21/8C$ 602
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated 26 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/812:07 p.m. -
1 stop13h 47m
Sat 5/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 21/8C$ 494
Fri 28/812:07 p.m. -
1 stop13h 47m
Tue 8/910:35 p.m. -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 21/8C$ 508
Fri 28/812:07 p.m. -
1 stop13h 47m
Sun 6/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 59m
Deal found 21/8C$ 523
Sat 29/812:20 p.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Tue 8/910:23 p.m. -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 21/8C$ 510
Sat 29/812:20 p.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Sun 6/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 59m
Deal found 21/8C$ 515
Fri 4/912:20 p.m. -
1 stop14h 58m
Sun 13/96:04 a.m. -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 25/8C$ 516
Thu 17/97:18 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sat 19/911:14 p.m. -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 24/8C$ 511
Thu 17/97:18 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Wed 23/910:35 p.m. -
1 stop7h 53m
Deal found 26/8C$ 539
Mon 21/912:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 49m
Sun 27/910:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 24/8C$ 547
Thu 24/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Thu 1/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 25/8C$ 497
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 26 August 2026.
Mon 28/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 26/8C$ 263
Wed 23/91:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 24/8C$ 270
Sat 24/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Deal found 25/8C$ 282
Tue 15/97:01 a.m. -
1 stop9h 02m
Deal found 24/8C$ 294
Fri 6/115:05 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 26/8C$ 296
Tue 24/114:10 p.m. -
1 stop10h 48m
Deal found 23/8C$ 299
Thu 24/910:21 a.m. -
2 stops14h 21m
Deal found 22/8C$ 312
Mon 23/114:10 p.m. -
1 stop10h 48m
Deal found 25/8C$ 313
Thu 8/107:41 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Deal found 23/8C$ 317
Sun 1/114:28 p.m. -
2 stops19h 24m
Deal found 23/8C$ 320
Wed 9/91:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 25/8C$ 325
Sat 21/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 22/8C$ 331
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 26 August 2026.
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, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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Depart
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Price
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DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 17/9
12:15 p.m.-2:06 p.m.
Nonstop4h 51m
San Francisco
Thu 24/9
2:20 p.m.-9:53 p.m.
Nonstop4h 33m
C$ 497
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 23/10
12:20 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
Nonstop5h 00m
San Francisco
Wed 28/10
6:00 a.m.-1:28 p.m.
Nonstop4h 28m
C$ 525
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 21/10
2:25 p.m.-10:20 p.m.
2 stops10h 55m
San Francisco
Tue 27/10
10:20 a.m.-10:45 p.m.
2 stops9h 25m
C$ 539
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/10
7:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Sun 4/10
6:00 a.m.-1:29 p.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
C$ 594
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 7/10
8:45 a.m.-11:56 p.m.
1 stop18h 11m
San Francisco
Tue 13/10
10:55 p.m.-6:24 a.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
C$ 595
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 23/10
5:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
2 stops8h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 28/10
10:20 a.m.-10:45 p.m.
2 stops9h 25m
C$ 608
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 17/9
6:00 a.m.-4:58 p.m.
1 stop13h 58m
San Francisco
Mon 21/9
6:00 a.m.-1:29 p.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
C$ 609
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 7/10
7:41 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Mon 12/10
10:40 p.m.-6:31 a.m.
Nonstop4h 51m
C$ 649
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 22/10
8:35 p.m.-10:38 p.m.
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
Tue 27/10
10:55 p.m.-6:24 a.m.
Nonstop4h 29m
C$ 649
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 23/11
7:05 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
1 stop6h 55m
San Francisco
Fri 27/11
6:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nonstop4h 30m
C$ 649
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 557). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 706). 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 26 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San Francisco as you normally would.
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 26 August 2026.
The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).
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$ 476 and C$ 762 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 447 on Frontier (5 Oct-8 Oct).
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 42% 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.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 299.
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 Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.
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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Booking 89 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.
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 26 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Related info for your journey
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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 12 daily flights to San Francisco from 5 different airlines. 4h 50m 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 4h 51m. 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$ 229), Delta (C$ 274), and Southwest (C$ 367) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 64% 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: Korean Air (74%), Air New Zealand (71%), Asiana Airlines( 68%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 497. On average you can expect to pay C$ 497. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 400.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 557). Flying from Detroit to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 706). 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.
Explore flights to San Francisco departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 August 2026.
Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2026.
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