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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

SFO — DTW
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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The best prices from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW). 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 20 February 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 908

Good one-way deal

C$ 284 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 196 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Detroit. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of C$ 278). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 465). 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 SFO to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Detroit. 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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DTW 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 (7 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of C$ 278). Flying from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 465). 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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