Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 179
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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco
Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
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 12 December 2025.
Fri 19/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 411
Thu 18/127:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 432
Sun 21/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 441
Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Mon 29/126:24 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 447
Wed 17/125:41 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/126:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 463
Wed 17/125:41 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 465
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 12 December 2025.
Thu 8/16:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Sun 11/111:10 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 488
Tue 10/38:41 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mDelta
Tue 17/34:46 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/12C$ 525
Sat 18/47:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/412:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 536
Sat 18/44:40 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops20h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sat 25/45:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 627
Mon 27/43:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Thu 30/411:25 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 543
Tue 10/37:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/34:23 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 592
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 12 December 2025.
Thu 8/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/14:10 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 399
Fri 27/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/34:55 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 428
Tue 6/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 429
Tue 12/57:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 16/510:33 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 434
Fri 8/57:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 16/510:33 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 437
Wed 13/57:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/510:33 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 450
Thu 29/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/21:40 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 454
Wed 11/27:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/21:20 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 465
Fri 9/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 480
Sat 9/57:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 13/510:33 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 494
Sat 14/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/21:20 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 501
Thu 8/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/11:40 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 536
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/125:41 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/126:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 463
Wed 17/125:41 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 465
Thu 18/127:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 432
Fri 19/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Wed 31/124:06 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 411
Sat 20/1210:01 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Mon 29/126:24 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 447
Sun 21/1212:20 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 441
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 12 December 2025.
Wed 4/26:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 179
Sun 25/16:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12C$ 183
Thu 5/25:15 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 186
Sun 25/110:08 p.m.DTW - SFO
3 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 201
Sat 10/16:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 214
Sun 3/56:25 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 217
Sat 14/35:22 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 218
Mon 11/51:19 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop11h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 10/12C$ 219
Tue 13/16:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 221
Mon 19/17:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 233
Fri 2/16:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop11h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12C$ 234
Sun 15/37:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 247
Find 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 12 December 2025.
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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
Detroit
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/1
6:50 a.m.-2:20 p.m.
2 stops10h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 11/1
11:10 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
1 stop7h 35m
C$ 488
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/3
8:41 p.m.-11:01 p.m.
Nonstop5h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 17/3
4:46 p.m.-6:24 a.m.
1 stop10h 38m
C$ 525
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 18/4
7:00 a.m.-9:23 a.m.
Nonstop5h 23m
San Francisco
Sat 25/4
12:45 p.m.-8:40 p.m.
Nonstop4h 55m
C$ 536
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 27/4
3:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
2 stops9h 05m
San Francisco
Thu 30/4
11:25 p.m.-10:10 a.m.
1 stop7h 45m
C$ 543
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 10/3
7:00 a.m.-9:26 a.m.
Nonstop5h 26m
San Francisco
Tue 17/3
4:23 p.m.-11:59 p.m.
Nonstop4h 36m
C$ 592
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 18/4
4:40 p.m.-9:58 a.m.
2 stops20h 18m
San Francisco
Sat 25/4
5:45 p.m.-5:03 a.m.
1 stop8h 18m
C$ 627
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 4/2
6:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
1 stop9h 10m
C$ 179
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 11/1
6:35 p.m.-10:50 p.m.
1 stop7h 15m
C$ 214
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 14/1
5:25 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
1 stop11h 00m
C$ 214
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 24/3
6:10 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
1 stop7h 35m
C$ 214
Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.
Deals found on 11/12
Showing 1-10 of 15 results
1
2
Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco
Prices
Airlines
More
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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is 79 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 179). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 405). 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 12 December 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 at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
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 12 December 2025.
The most flights from DTW to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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.
Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 18% 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$ 253.
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 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 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 Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.
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 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
To fly from Detroit to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 5h 18m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 8 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco offered by 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in 5h 20m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3335 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco round-trip from C$ 208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 291, and Southwest, from C$ 425. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco on time: China Eastern (100%), Air France (88%), Korean Air (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 177. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for C$ 244 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,440 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 179). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 405). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Explore flights to San Francisco departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover the top 4 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Detroit today with Cheapflights!
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to San Francisco?
It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Detroit to San Francisco.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to San Francisco with no change fees?
Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Detroit shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco become cheaper?
Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
We value your privacy
Cheapflights and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyze navigation, to offer and measure personalized advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review and update your choices anytime by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.