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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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

• Delta
• United Airlines

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

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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 391 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 798 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 126 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 9% 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 23% on the San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 657 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 847, a difference of C$ 190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, and Ford Field. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 3:45 am.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 25% above the route average of C$ 737. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 35m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 523 to C$ 2,442. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 325, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 7h 11m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 7h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from C$ 548 to C$ 937, with an average of C$ 737 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 548 counts as a good deal.

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