Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Francisco
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October 6 - October 12
DTW - San Francisco
$341
$244
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September 29 - October 12
DTW - San Francisco
$281
$244
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September 16 - October 12
DTW - San Francisco
$256
$246
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July 11 - July 15
DTW - San Francisco
$413
$248
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August 15 - August 19
DTW - San Francisco
$399
$249
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August 18 - August 22
DTW - San Francisco
$400
$249
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July 10 - July 11
DTW - San Francisco
$411
$250
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July 11 - July 17
DTW - San Francisco
$399
$250
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July 13 - July 27
DTW - San Francisco
$363
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July 10 - July 14
DTW - San Francisco
$413
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Insights for flights from Detroit to San Francisco
How much is a round trip from Detroit to San Francisco
Regular price: $276 - $346
Prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Detroit to San Francisco is between $276 and $346. The current lowest deal is $244 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from October 6 to October 12.
now $244
Low $276
High $346
The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to San Francisco
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco is April, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1466. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
April
Flights from $229
February
Flights from $1,466
Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Detroit to San Francisco
Fri, Jul 3
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$429
$251
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$375
$252
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$431
$270
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$432
$280
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$411
$250
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
DTW - San Francisco
Detroit (DTW) - San Francisco (SFO)
Frontier Airlines
$413
$250
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$810 → $370
54%
Dec 1 - Dec 10
$769 → $340
56%
Dec 17 - Dec 31
$728 → $352
52%
Dec 21 - Dec 30
$746 → $376
50%
Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to San Francisco
Detroit - San Francisco route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Detroit to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median price of $446.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco, with a median price of $229.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 18h 6m
The median flight duration for connecting flights from Detroit to San Francisco is 18h 6m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights are dominant, making up 92.2% of deals from Detroit to San Francisco.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route
Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to San Francisco appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.
Detroit main airports to depart from
Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan is a great option for flights from Detroit to San Francisco, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$244
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to the Bay Area from Detroit.
📍 ~20 km from San Francisco city center (reachable by BART, bus, or taxi)
💸 Flights from ~$244
Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative
Oakland International (OAK)
Oakland International is a major hub for low-cost carriers, providing extensive domestic coverage.
📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$293
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor.
📍 ~60 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$293
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network.
📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$331
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is highly convenient for travelers located in the North Bay.
📍 ~80 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$417
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region.
📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$348
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