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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 172

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United Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 9:32 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
5h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
4h 39mdirect
C$ 398United Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 11:03 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
8h 48m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
17h 39m1 stop
C$ 402Alaska Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
United Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.
DTW
-
SFO
5h 21mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:20 p.m. - 10:08 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
9h 48m1 stop
C$ 412United Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Frontier Logo
9:02 a.m. - 7:14 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
13h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:38 p.m. - 4:12 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
14h 34m1 stop
C$ 415Frontier
Mon, 9 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Delta Logo
8:30 a.m. - 5:49 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
12h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:35 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
12h 55m1 stop
C$ 417Delta
Wed, 14 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Delta Logo
8:30 a.m. - 11:28 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
17h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.
SFO
-
DTW
21h 30m1 stop
C$ 419Delta
Wed, 14 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
DTW
-
SFO
25h 35m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.
SFO
-
DTW
17h 39m1 stop
C$ 420Alaska Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
American Airlines Logo
8:36 a.m. - 2:31 p.m.
DTW
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SFO
8h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:47 a.m. - 10:44 a.m.
SFO
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DTW
6h 57m1 stop
C$ 426American Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
United Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 9:32 a.m.
DTW
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SFO
5h 27mdirect
United Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.
SFO
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DTW
4h 39mdirect
C$ 427United Airlines
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Southwest Logo
7:15 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
DTW
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SFO
7h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
SFO
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DTW
6h 45m1 stop
C$ 428Southwest
Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

United Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
18 Feb
DTW7:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
SFO9:32 a.m.San Francisco
24 Feb
SFO1:20 p.m.San Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 398
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United Airlines
8 Jan
DTW7:10 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 21m
SFO9:31 a.m.San Francisco
15 Jan
SFO9:20 p.m.San Francisco
9h 48m
1 stop
DTW10:08 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 412
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United Airlines
22 Feb
DTW7:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
SFO9:32 a.m.San Francisco
28 Feb
SFO1:20 p.m.San Francisco
4h 39m
DTW8:59 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 427
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Delta flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
14 Jan
DTW8:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 19m
1 stop
SFO5:49 p.m.San Francisco
20 Jan
SFO2:35 p.m.San Francisco
12h 55m
1 stop
DTW6:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 417
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Delta
14 Jan
DTW8:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 58m
1 stop
SFO11:28 p.m.San Francisco
19 Jan
SFO6:00 a.m.San Francisco
21h 30m
1 stop
DTW6:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 419
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Delta
13 Jan
DTW8:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 19m
1 stop
SFO5:49 p.m.San Francisco
19 Jan
SFO6:00 a.m.San Francisco
21h 30m
1 stop
DTW6:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 475
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

7:05 a.m.-9:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

1:20 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

C$ 398

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

5:15 p.m.-11:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

7:40 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 39m

C$ 402

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/1

7:10 a.m.-9:31 a.m.

Nonstop5h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

9:20 p.m.-10:08 a.m.

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 412

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/3

9:02 a.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop13h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

10:38 p.m.-4:12 p.m.

1 stop14h 34m

C$ 415

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/1

8:30 a.m.-5:49 p.m.

1 stop12h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

2:35 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 417

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/1

8:30 a.m.-11:28 p.m.

1 stop17h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

6:00 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop21h 30m

C$ 419

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/1

5:15 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

7:40 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 39m

C$ 420

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 18/4

8:36 a.m.-2:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

12:47 a.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 426

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

7:05 a.m.-9:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

1:20 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

C$ 427

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/3

7:15 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

5:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

C$ 428

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 536, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to San Francisco, with average flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averaging around C$ 552.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,139. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,378.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Flying to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 996 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco is in the evening when prices are around C$ 1,362.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around C$ 651 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as C$ 466 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight.

How have Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

C$ 1,304

Fastest flight time

5h 08m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 1,304. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 536.
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 08m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 3331.3 km away from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 08m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom C$ 205Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom C$ 291Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom C$ 425Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 536Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

    Delta is one of the most popular airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, operating 13 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco starts from C$ 291 round-trip, up to an average price of C$ 488. Our users have rated Delta at 7.9/10.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

    C$ 536 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to C$ 849, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,091 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 2 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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