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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 207
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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco are usually found in June or May, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 29 July 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San FranciscoExplore 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 29 July 2025.
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 29 July 2025.
Fri 31/106:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 36mJetBlue
Mon 3/1110:32 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 27/7C$ 351
Wed 3/98:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop17h 33mFrontier
Wed 10/97:10 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 27/7C$ 366
Fri 29/87:10 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/910:19 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 370
Fri 15/87:05 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop6h 48mSun Country Air
Sun 17/811:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air
Deal found 27/7C$ 377
Fri 22/85:32 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/211:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 396
Wed 3/96:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/912:47 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 399
Fri 22/87:47 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
Tue 17/210:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/7C$ 407
Wed 3/96:30 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops18h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/911:30 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 412
Fri 28/117:15 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Sat 10/15:10 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 28/7C$ 424
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Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/10
3:29 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
1 stop11h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 20/10
8:40 p.m.-11:30 a.m.
1 stop11h 50m
C$ 355
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 3/9
8:00 a.m.-10:33 p.m.
1 stop17h 33m
San Francisco
Wed 10/9
7:10 a.m.-12:46 a.m.
1 stop14h 36m
C$ 366
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 29/8
7:10 p.m.-10:51 p.m.
1 stop6h 41m
San Francisco
Thu 4/9
10:19 a.m.-8:13 p.m.
1 stop6h 54m
C$ 370
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 15/8
7:05 p.m.-10:53 p.m.
1 stop6h 48m
San Francisco
Sun 17/8
11:59 p.m.-10:13 a.m.
1 stop7h 14m
C$ 377
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 22/8
5:32 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
Nonstop5h 08m
San Francisco
Thu 19/2
11:05 a.m.-6:43 p.m.
Nonstop4h 38m
C$ 396
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 3/9
6:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
1 stop8h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 9/9
12:47 a.m.-2:47 p.m.
1 stop11h 00m
C$ 399
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 22/8
7:47 p.m.-9:49 p.m.
Nonstop5h 02m
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
10:45 p.m.-6:20 a.m.
Nonstop4h 35m
C$ 407
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 3/9
6:30 a.m.-9:32 p.m.
2 stops18h 02m
San Francisco
Wed 10/9
11:30 a.m.-5:07 a.m.
1 stop14h 37m
C$ 412
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 19/8
6:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
2 stops8h 55m
San Francisco
Sun 24/8
12:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
1 stop7h 15m
C$ 472
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 24/9
6:30 a.m.-9:32 p.m.
2 stops18h 02m
C$ 207
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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 25 July 2025.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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 DTW 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 29 July 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 29 July 2025.
The most flights from DTW to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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$ 252.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 11m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 01m.
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 29 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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