Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 273
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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 January or February, booked 83 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 4 September 2026.
Thu 17/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 39m
Mon 21/94:31 p.m. -
2 stops33h 24m
Deal found 1/9C$ 457
Thu 17/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 46m
Thu 24/92:28 p.m. -
1 stop11h 27m
Deal found 30/8C$ 461
Thu 15/1010:29 p.m. -
1 stop26h 56m
Sun 25/1010:19 p.m. -
1 stop27h 41m
Deal found 30/8C$ 471
Sat 26/98:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 30/8C$ 522
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Tue 20/1010:45 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops15h 24m
Mon 5/109:00 a.m. -
2 stops12h 06m
Deal found 1/9C$ 527
Sat 24/107:08 a.m. -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 30/1010:23 p.m. -
2 stops14h 11m
Deal found 3/9C$ 529
Tue 13/107:08 a.m. -
2 stops16h 30m
Sun 18/102:17 p.m. -
2 stops20h 51m
Deal found 2/9C$ 545
Thu 3/123:57 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 17m
Wed 9/121:42 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 33m
Deal found 4/9C$ 551
Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Mon 12/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 31/8C$ 554
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 4 September 2026.
Sat 26/98:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 30/8C$ 522
Wed 16/128:25 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 30m
Mon 11/110:40 p.m. -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 31/8C$ 583
Sat 26/95:39 p.m. -
1 stop8h 11m
Sat 3/1010:35 a.m. -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 30/8C$ 621
Fri 16/105:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Tue 20/1010:20 a.m. -
2 stops9h 30m
Deal found 31/8C$ 660
Sat 24/104:21 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Fri 30/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Fri 23/104:21 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 56m
Mon 26/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Wed 7/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Mon 12/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Tue 6/1012:20 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 00m
Mon 12/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Thu 8/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Mon 12/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 2/9C$ 578
Thu 17/94:19 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Mon 21/96:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 1/9C$ 634
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 4 September 2026.
Sat 26/98:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 30/8C$ 522
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Tue 20/1010:45 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Thu 3/128:34 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 24m
Tue 8/121:42 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 33m
Deal found 4/9C$ 551
Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Mon 12/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 31/8C$ 554
Sat 21/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 2/1210:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 40m
Deal found 2/9C$ 570
Thu 15/108:35 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 03m
Wed 4/116:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 28m
Deal found 2/9C$ 578
Wed 2/123:57 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 17m
Tue 8/126:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 4/9C$ 606
Sun 27/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Wed 7/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 3/9C$ 624
Fri 9/107:41 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Mon 12/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 30/8C$ 625
Thu 17/94:19 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 50m
Thu 24/92:20 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 33m
Deal found 31/8C$ 634
Thu 22/107:41 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 09m
Sat 24/109:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Deal found 1/9C$ 638
Tue 24/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Mon 30/1111:00 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 42m
Deal found 2/9C$ 648
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 17/98:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 39m
Mon 21/94:31 p.m. -
2 stops33h 24m
Deal found 1/9C$ 457
Thu 17/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 46m
Thu 24/92:28 p.m. -
1 stop11h 27m
Deal found 30/8C$ 461
Sat 26/98:30 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 30/8C$ 522
Sat 3/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops15h 24m
Mon 5/109:00 a.m. -
2 stops12h 06m
Deal found 1/9C$ 527
Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Mon 12/1010:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 31/8C$ 554
Tue 13/107:08 a.m. -
2 stops16h 30m
Sun 18/102:17 p.m. -
2 stops20h 51m
Deal found 2/9C$ 545
Thu 15/1010:29 p.m. -
1 stop26h 56m
Sun 25/1010:19 p.m. -
1 stop27h 41m
Deal found 30/8C$ 471
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 11m
Tue 20/1010:45 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Deal found 3/9C$ 523
Fri 16/104:21 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 56m
Sun 18/1010:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 29m
Deal found 3/9C$ 551
Sat 24/107:08 a.m. -
2 stops16h 30m
Fri 30/1010:23 p.m. -
2 stops14h 11m
Deal found 3/9C$ 529
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 4 September 2026.
Fri 16/103:03 p.m. -
2 stops23h 02m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/9C$ 273
Thu 4/25:30 p.m. -
1 stop8h 26m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9C$ 276
Wed 23/91:45 p.m. -
2 stops8h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8C$ 283
Mon 21/128:33 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 35m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9C$ 295
Mon 21/1212:45 p.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/9C$ 304
Mon 1/35:45 a.m. -
2 stops10h 40m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9C$ 311
Sun 28/28:25 a.m. -
2 stops9h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 30/8C$ 316
Thu 17/127:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 35m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/9C$ 318
Fri 2/1010:21 a.m. -
2 stops14h 21m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8C$ 324
Wed 25/118:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 31m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8C$ 330
Sat 19/91:10 p.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/9C$ 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 (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 4 September 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 4 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 27/10
8:30 a.m.-11:01 a.m.
Nonstop5h 31m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 295
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 15/9
6:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
2 stops9h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 338
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 13/10
7:00 a.m.-9:11 a.m.
Nonstop5h 11m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 371
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 2/10
7:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 25/2
8:20 p.m.-10:39 p.m.
Nonstop5h 19m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 5/10
7:41 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
Nonstop5h 09m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 16/10
4:21 p.m.-6:17 p.m.
Nonstop4h 56m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 28/2
8:20 p.m.-10:39 p.m.
Nonstop5h 19m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
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
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SFO San Francisco
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 29/9
7:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 440
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is 82 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$ 537). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 703). 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 4 September 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 496 and C$ 770 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 457 on Frontier (17 Sep-21 Sep).
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.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% 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.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 473.
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 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 4 September 2026.
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.
Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
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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 4h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 10 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco offered by 5 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 4h 55m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 3335 km. Most flights are nonstop.
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$ 205. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 273, and Southwest, from C$ 366. These flights start at 67% 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: Korean Air (79%), Air New Zealand (74%), United Airlines (70%).
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$ 495. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for C$ 413 on average, our data indicates C$ 606 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 537). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 703). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco
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