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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 208

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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 Wednesday or Sunday 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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 375

One-way from

C$ 208

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October

Cheapest in

April
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/1-12/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 43m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 19m total
  • Detroit 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 21 November 2024.

Fri 13/127:40 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop17h 28mSun Country Air
Sat 28/1211:59 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/11C$ 393
Fri 13/127:40 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop17h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/121:55 p.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 436
Tue 10/1212:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Tue 7/111:10 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11C$ 443
Thu 12/1212:49 p.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops12h 12mFrontier
Thu 19/126:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Deal found 20/11C$ 453
Thu 12/124:21 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop20h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/15:40 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop19h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/11C$ 534
Wed 18/129:20 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1212:59 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 581
Tue 10/128:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 12/127:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 19/11C$ 623
Fri 13/126:35 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 14/1212:22 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 626
Fri 20/125:20 p.m.DTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Thu 26/126:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/11C$ 767

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 645,034 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

12:10 p.m.-9:43 p.m.

1 stop12h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

11:10 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 375

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/2

4:49 p.m.-8:52 a.m.

2 stops19h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

5:50 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

1 stop19h 03m

C$ 377

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/12

7:40 p.m.-10:08 a.m.

1 stop17h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 28/12

11:59 p.m.-11:39 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 393

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/12

7:40 p.m.-10:08 a.m.

1 stop17h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 18/12

1:55 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops25h 35m

C$ 436

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/12

12:49 p.m.-10:01 p.m.

2 stops12h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 19/12

6:00 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop12h 40m

C$ 453

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/12

9:20 a.m.-1:33 p.m.

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 24/12

12:59 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 31m

C$ 581

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/1

4:35 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

5:20 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

C$ 595

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/4

7:00 a.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop19h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

3:00 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop14h 55m

C$ 598

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 13/12

6:35 a.m.-2:58 p.m.

1 stop11h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 14/12

12:22 a.m.-11:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 626

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

12:10 p.m.-7:29 p.m.

1 stop10h 19m

C$ 208

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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 15 November 2024.

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$ 380). 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 21 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 18 November 2024.

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. Saturday at noon 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 21 November 2024.

The most flights from DTT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 21 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Sun Country Air 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 11 daily flights to San Francisco from 4 different airlines. 5h 20m 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, JetBlue (C$ 375), Alaska Airlines (C$ 377), and Sun Country Air (C$ 393) 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$ 208. Users have also found prices from C$ 249 and C$ 252 on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, 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%), Air France (97%), WestJet( 92%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to San Francisco is C$ 790. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,465. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), can usually be booked for C$ 307.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 380). 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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FrontierCheapestC$ 189AverageC$ 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 217AverageC$ 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 306AverageC$ 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 638AverageC$ 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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