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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 197

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
5 juil. — 12 juil.1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in July or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 30 juin 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 378

One-way from

C$ 197

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 566

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,138 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/9-29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 13m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 38m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Francisco.

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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 30 juin 2025.

jeu. 17/76:40 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop17h 39mSun Country Air
dim. 20/711:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 08mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/6C$ 383
sam. 23/87:05 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops16h 31mFrontier
sam. 30/810:29 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 27/6C$ 394
mer. 20/87:47 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
mer. 3/910:57 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 28/6C$ 395
mer. 3/96:07 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/912:47 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 401
mer. 10/95:32 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
lun. 15/911:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 409
mer. 17/94:51 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAlaska Airlines
jeu. 25/96:20 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 421
jeu. 18/96:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
ven. 26/910:30 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/6C$ 428
mar. 29/75:40 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 10mSouthwest
jeu. 31/78:25 a.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 27/6C$ 445

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit 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

ven. 26/9

3:42 p.m.-12:16 a.m.

2 stops11h 34m

San Francisco

lun. 29/9

11:00 p.m.-1:39 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

C$ 378

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 17/7

6:40 p.m.-9:19 a.m.

1 stop17h 39m

San Francisco

dim. 20/7

11:59 p.m.-10:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 08m

C$ 383

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 20/8

7:47 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

mar. 2/9

10:57 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop4h 33m

C$ 395

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 3/9

6:07 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

mar. 9/9

12:47 a.m.-2:47 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 401

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 10/9

5:32 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

lun. 15/9

11:59 p.m.-9:53 a.m.

1 stop6h 54m

C$ 409

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 17/9

4:51 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

jeu. 25/9

6:20 p.m.-5:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 47m

C$ 421

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 18/9

6:00 a.m.-12:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

ven. 26/9

10:30 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 428

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 29/7

5:40 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

jeu. 31/7

8:25 a.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops13h 40m

C$ 445

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 18/7

11:15 a.m.-10:53 p.m.

1 stop14h 38m

C$ 197

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 10/9

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 55m

C$ 200

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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?

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Detroit 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 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 30 juin 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 30 juin 2025.

The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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?

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 30 juin 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 4 different airlines. 4h 59m is how long a flight from Detroit to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 378), Sun Country Air (C$ 383), and Delta (C$ 395) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 197. Users have also found prices from C$ 207 and C$ 212 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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 Southern (100%), Korean Air (97%), ITA Airways( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 438. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,386. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 354.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Detroit 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 215AverageC$ 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 395AverageC$ 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 533AverageC$ 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SouthwestCheapestC$ 570AverageC$ 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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