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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:58 pm and lands at 2:11 am.

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 13m, covering 5,368 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 503 to C$ 845, with an average of C$ 648 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 503 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 648. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 359 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 701 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 50–C$ 128 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 508 to C$ 2,769. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 407, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 8% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 603 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 817, a difference of C$ 214. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 7h 28m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 36m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.