Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 213

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco are usually found in September or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday 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 (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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 382

One-way from

C$ 213

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 851

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,223 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 968 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 29m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
Search Deals
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 44m total
  • Detroit to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 175 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Francisco

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 February 2025.

Wed 7/56:00 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Fri 9/58:50 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2C$ 382
Mon 17/34:49 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop19h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/36:00 a.m.SFO - DTW
2 stops31h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 399
Mon 11/810:05 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop29h 02mSun Country Air
Fri 15/89:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/2C$ 433
Fri 25/45:13 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 28/45:45 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 457
Sat 8/38:25 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop16h 09mDelta
Thu 13/36:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop11h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 459
Tue 1/42:50 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/412:08 a.m.SFO - DTW
Nonstop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 585
Thu 1/55:40 a.m.DTW - SFO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 6/512:35 p.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2C$ 599
Fri 14/36:50 a.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 21/37:05 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 648
Thu 10/77:00 p.m.DTW - SFO
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/712:32 a.m.SFO - DTW
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 732

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/5

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

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

8:50 p.m.-11:12 a.m.

1 stop11h 22m

C$ 382

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/3

4:49 p.m.-9:12 a.m.

1 stop19h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

6:00 a.m.-4:04 p.m.

2 stops31h 04m

C$ 399

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/8

10:05 a.m.-12:07 p.m.

1 stop29h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

9:05 a.m.-6:11 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

C$ 433

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/4

5:13 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

5:45 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 457

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/3

8:25 a.m.-9:34 p.m.

1 stop16h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

6:05 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

C$ 459

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/4

2:50 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

12:08 a.m.-9:57 a.m.

Nonstop6h 49m

C$ 585

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

5:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

12:35 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 599

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/3

6:01 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

12:15 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 10m

C$ 648

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/7

7:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

12:32 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 18m

C$ 732

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/3

12:45 p.m.-7:29 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

C$ 213

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 21/2

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is 15 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$ 276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 February 2025.

The most flights from DTW to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,315 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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?

    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 5h 08m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco offered by 5 different airlines.

  • 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$ 382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from C$ 399, and Sun Country Air, from C$ 433. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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$ 213. Users have also found prices from C$ 216 and C$ 224 on Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • 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: ITA Airways (86%), Asiana Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand (78%).

  • 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$ 826. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco) can be booked for C$ 277 on average our data indicates C$ 1,313 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 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$ 276). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Richmond
San Ramon
Newark
Alameda
Novato
Burlingame
Redwood City
South San Francisco
San Bruno
Scotts Valley
Belmont
Millbrae
Santa Clara
Vallejo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Detroit to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Detroit to Las Vegas flights
Detroit to San Diego flights
Detroit to Los Angeles flights
Detroit to Palm Springs flights
Detroit to Reno flights
Detroit to San Jose flights
Detroit to Santa Ana flights

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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 179AverageC$ 345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search Frontier flights
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 221AverageC$ 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaCheapestC$ 311AverageC$ 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights
SouthwestCheapestC$ 591AverageC$ 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Search Southwest flights
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 680AverageC$ 1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Detroit today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to San Francisco?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Detroit to San Francisco.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to San Francisco with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Detroit shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.