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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco from C$ 194

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United Airlines Logo
5:45 p.m. - 7:59 p.m.DTW-SFO
5h 14mdirect
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5:15 a.m. - 3:33 p.m.SFO-DTW
7h 18m1 stop
C$ 411United Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Southwest Logo
1:00 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.DTW-SFO
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:35 a.m. - 11:10 p.m.SFO-DTW
9h 35m1 stop
C$ 417Southwest
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Wed, 18 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Sun Country Air Logo
12:28 p.m. - 10:54 p.m.DTW-SFO
13h 26m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 p.m. - 11:31 a.m.SFO-DTW
8h 32m1 stop
C$ 418Sun Country Air
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Sun, 21 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
Sun Country Air Logo
6:33 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.DTW-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:18 p.m. - 5:51 p.m.SFO-DTW
20h 33m1 stop
C$ 420Sun Country Air
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Sun, 23 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.DTW-SFO
10h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.SFO-DTW
7h 00m1 stop
C$ 422Southwest
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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 10:18 p.m.DTW-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:10 a.m. - 3:22 p.m.SFO-DTW
27h 12m1 stop
C$ 424Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
United Airlines Logo
9:15 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.DTW-SFO
7h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.SFO-DTW
4h 45mdirect
C$ 429United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 11:43 p.m.DTW-SFO
10h 03m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:30 p.m. - 3:22 p.m.SFO-DTW
21h 52m2 stops
C$ 435Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Delta Logo
8:25 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.DTW-SFO
5h 10mdirect
Delta Logo
10:57 p.m. - 6:27 a.m.SFO-DTW
4h 30mdirect
C$ 451Delta
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Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Delta Logo
8:25 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.DTW-SFO
14h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:57 p.m. - 6:27 a.m.SFO-DTW
4h 30mdirect
C$ 468Delta
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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
17 Oct
DTW5:45 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 14m
SFO7:59 p.m.San Francisco
22 Oct
SFO5:15 a.m.San Francisco
7h 18m
1 stop
DTW3:33 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 411
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United Airlines
15 Oct
DTW9:15 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 20m
1 stop
SFO1:35 p.m.San Francisco
18 Oct
SFO8:55 a.m.San Francisco
4h 45m
DTW4:40 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 429
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United Airlines
14 Oct
DTW2:13 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 15m
1 stop
SFO6:28 p.m.San Francisco
21 Oct
SFO8:55 a.m.San Francisco
4h 45m
DTW4:40 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 431
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Southwest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
18 Feb
DTW1:00 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:05 p.m.San Francisco
20 Feb
SFO10:35 a.m.San Francisco
9h 35m
1 stop
DTW11:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 417
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Southwest
12 Nov
DTW5:40 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:20 p.m.San Francisco
24 Nov
SFO1:00 p.m.San Francisco
7h 00m
1 stop
DTW11:00 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 422
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Southwest
14 Nov
DTW6:25 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 40m
1 stop
SFO11:05 a.m.San Francisco
22 Nov
SFO4:35 p.m.San Francisco
6h 15m
1 stop
DTW1:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 425
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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 17 September 2025.
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Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

5:45 p.m.-7:59 p.m.

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

5:15 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop7h 18m

C$ 411

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/2

1:00 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

10:35 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 417

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/12

12:28 p.m.-10:54 p.m.

1 stop13h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 27/12

11:59 p.m.-11:31 a.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 418

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/11

6:33 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

6:18 p.m.-5:51 p.m.

1 stop20h 33m

C$ 420

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

5:40 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

C$ 422

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

4:40 p.m.-10:18 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

9:10 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop27h 12m

C$ 424

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

9:15 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

8:55 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

C$ 429

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

4:40 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

1 stop10h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

2:30 p.m.-3:22 p.m.

2 stops21h 52m

C$ 435

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

8:25 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

10:57 p.m.-6:27 a.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

C$ 451

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/10

8:25 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

10:57 p.m.-6:27 a.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

C$ 468

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco

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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$ 535, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of June is another great option to travel to San Francisco, with average flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport averaging around C$ 561.

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 Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,054. On the other hand, Tuesday 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$ 1,465.

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$ 1,122 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$ 1,387.

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$ 721 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$ 498 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 54% 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 September 2025, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 115% 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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Cheap Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco (DTW to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

C$ 535

Fastest flight time

4h 57m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

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The best flight deal from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 535
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco takes 4h 57m
Direct flights go from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: 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 03m.

  • 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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FrontierPriceFrom C$ 207Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom C$ 291Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom C$ 424Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 535Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 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 26 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco starts from C$ 211 round-trip, up to an average price of C$ 366. Our users have rated Delta at 7.9/10.

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

    C$ 389 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$ 680, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,926 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 11 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Detroit to San Francisco flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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