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Flights from San Francisco to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost C$ 477 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 939 and C$ 899 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 35m. The most common departure time is 10:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 7:10 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 2:44 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 11:00 pm and lands at 6:29 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Detroit flights

  • What type of flights are there from San Francisco to Detroit?

    There are both direct and connecting flight flying between San Francisco and Detroit. JetBlue and Frontier Airlines provide connecting flights, whereas Delta Air Lines provides direct flights between the destinations. The layovers are at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

  • What are the parking options at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are a couple of parking options in San Francisco International Airport (SFO). They include the long-term parking garage, the International Garages A and G, and the Domestic Garage. When flying from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can park your car in any of these garages that will convenience you the most.

  • What hotel can you spend the night in when around San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel located 2.1 miles from the airport is among the hotels from which you can choose to spend the night if you have an early morning flight from the airport. The Millwood hotel is also a good option for travelers since it is located only 3.2 miles away.

  • What are the lounges available in San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are a couple of lounges which passengers can use to refresh themselves as they get through the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The KLM Lounge located near Gate A1 in Terminal 1 is among the available lounges. Other lounges include the American Airlines Admirals Club located near Gate B13 of Terminal 1, The Centurion Lounge near Gate F2 in Terminal 3, and the Delta Sky Club also in Terminal 1 near Gate C3.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Horizon Air, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Detroit?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Detroit

  • There are a couple of lounges that you will find in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). These lounges include the Lufthansa Business Lounge in the Evans Terminal, the Delta Sky Club in the McNamara Terminal near Gates A18, A68, A43 and A38. Passengers can use these lounges for refreshment purposes while traveling through the airport.
  • There are a couple of hotels you can spend the night in if you have a late arrival into Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). There is the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel, which is located within the airport, and there is also the Delta Hotels by Marriott located 1.8 miles away.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has several pet relief areas that are convenient for passengers. There are three main locations in Terminal 1, which features two indoor locations and one outdoor location. Terminal 2 features one post-security station, while Terminal 3 has two locations, one outdoor and the other indoors.
  • The Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) has pet relief areas, such as the McNamara Terminal outdoor relief area, which is situated near the international arrivals area, while the indoor facility is directly adjacent to Gate A34. The North Terminal's pre-security options are located near the departures level curb and the indoor facility is directly across from Gate D16.
  • Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) has a couple of nursing rooms for lactating mothers, such as those near Gates C2, A63, A53, A25, and A15 in the McNamara Terminal, and Gates D8, D15, and D24 in the Evans Terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, China Eastern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Eastern, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, China Eastern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Eastern, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, China Eastern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Eastern, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco

Monday

Air France, China Southern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Southern, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, China Southern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Southern, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, China Southern, Delta, +4 more

Air France, China Southern, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, ITA Airways, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.2
FrontierOverall score based on 4123 reviews
5.8Comfort
5.2Food
7.1Crew
6.6Boarding
4.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

2.0 MediocreJanay, Apr. 2024LAX - PHX
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Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

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One-way flight deals

directKLM
4h 35mSFO-DTW
directAir France
4h 34mSFO-DTW
directChina Southern
4h 32mSFO-DTW
directDelta
4h 32mSFO-DTW
directChina Eastern
4h 40mSFO-DTW
directITA Airways
4h 33mSFO-DTW
directKorean Air
4h 35mSFO-DTW
directUnited Airlines
4h 38mSFO-DTW
directVirgin Atlantic
4h 35mSFO-DTW

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San Francisco - Detroit Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

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