Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 216
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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Francisco are usually found in April or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday 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 (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 23 January 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 23 January 2025.
Fri 14/36:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Mon 17/35:58 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 22/1C$ 406
Mon 23/610:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 17/711:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 22/1C$ 439
Tue 16/912:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 37mJetBlue
Sat 27/99:35 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 23/1C$ 501
Tue 29/47:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/59:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops28h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 531
Fri 14/36:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/312:14 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 570
Wed 19/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/36:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 22/1C$ 607
Tue 25/29:15 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/211:55 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 680
Fri 14/38:30 a.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 17mDelta
Mon 17/38:29 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop13h 51mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 706
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 23 January 2025.
Fri 14/36:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Mon 17/35:58 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 22/1C$ 406
Mon 23/610:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop15h 45mSun Country Air
Thu 17/711:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 22/1C$ 439
Tue 11/212:05 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Fri 28/211:20 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 22/1C$ 501
Tue 29/47:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/59:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops28h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 531
Fri 14/36:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/312:14 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 570
Wed 19/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/36:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 22/1C$ 607
Tue 25/29:15 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/211:55 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 680
Fri 7/38:55 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 24mDelta
Sun 9/310:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 689
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 23 January 2025.
Thu 10/48:30 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mDelta
Wed 16/46:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 22/1C$ 833
Fri 23/57:33 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/59:18 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 977
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco. Data last updated 23 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 28/112:05 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Tue 29/48:20 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 23/1C$ 774
Tue 28/14:35 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 29/48:10 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,004
Tue 28/18:55 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 27mDelta
Tue 29/46:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,185
Thu 30/14:42 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/25:30 p.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops19h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,204
Sat 1/25:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/28:19 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 961
Tue 11/212:05 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Fri 28/211:20 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 22/1C$ 501
Thu 13/23:35 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/212:32 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 603
Wed 19/27:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/36:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 22/1C$ 607
Thu 20/28:25 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop14h 32mDelta
Sat 22/212:35 p.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 742
Sun 23/23:25 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop25h 08mFrontier
Thu 27/212:35 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Deal found 22/1C$ 413
Tue 25/29:15 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/211:55 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 680
Thu 27/24:49 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/34:22 p.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops20h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 583
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 23 January 2025.
Thu 27/212:45 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop12h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 23/1C$ 216
Tue 25/24:49 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 242
Fri 23/510:10 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 03mSun Country Air
Deal found 23/1C$ 249
Mon 24/33:46 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 301
Tue 18/21:50 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 23/1C$ 308
Sun 25/57:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 23/1C$ 335
Find flights from Detroit to San Francisco within your budget
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 23 January 2025.
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DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 14/3
6:00 a.m.-6:47 p.m.
1 stop15h 47m
San Francisco
Mon 17/3
5:58 p.m.-5:15 a.m.
1 stop8h 17m
C$ 406
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 23/6
10:05 a.m.-10:50 p.m.
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Thu 17/7
11:59 p.m.-9:05 a.m.
1 stop6h 06m
C$ 439
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/2
12:05 p.m.-9:43 p.m.
1 stop12h 38m
San Francisco
Fri 28/2
11:20 p.m.-12:00 p.m.
1 stop9h 40m
C$ 501
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 29/4
7:00 a.m.-1:32 p.m.
1 stop9h 32m
San Francisco
Tue 6/5
9:45 p.m.-5:11 a.m.
2 stops28h 26m
C$ 531
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 14/3
6:50 a.m.-2:46 p.m.
1 stop10h 56m
San Francisco
Mon 17/3
12:14 p.m.-11:04 p.m.
1 stop7h 50m
C$ 570
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 19/2
7:05 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2 stops10h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 5/3
6:05 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
1 stop9h 40m
C$ 607
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 25/2
9:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
1 stop12h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 25/2
11:55 p.m.-4:57 p.m.
1 stop14h 02m
C$ 680
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/3
8:55 p.m.-11:19 p.m.
Nonstop5h 24m
San Francisco
Sun 9/3
10:45 p.m.-6:07 a.m.
Nonstop4h 22m
C$ 689
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 27/2
12:45 p.m.-9:59 p.m.
1 stop12h 14m
C$ 216
DetroitSan Francisco
DTW - SFO
DTWSFO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 25/2
4:49 p.m.-8:00 a.m.
2 stops18h 11m
C$ 242
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco
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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 17 January 2025.
Booking 90 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 23 January 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 23 January 2025.
The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).
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 23 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines from Detroit to San Francisco to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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?
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 8 daily flights to San Francisco from 5 different airlines. 5h 11m 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$ 406), Sun Country Air (C$ 439), and JetBlue (C$ 501) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Francisco. These flights start at 48% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 216. Users have also found prices from C$ 242 and C$ 249 on Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air, 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: ITA Airways (100%), WestJet (85%), United Airlines( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 897. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,460. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 295.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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.
Explore flights to San Francisco departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 January 2025.
Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco
Discover the top 5 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 23 January 2025.
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