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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco from C$ 109

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to San Francisco departing on 28/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Sun Country Air Logo
10:20 a.m. - 5:18 p.m.DTW-SFO
9h 58m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.SFO-DTW
7h 04m1 stop
C$ 295Sun Country Air
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Logo
11:00 a.m. - 7:08 p.m.DTW-SFO
11h 08m1 stop
Logo
7:53 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.SFO-DTW
21h 21m1 stop
C$ 296
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Frontier Logo
3:42 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.DTW-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:49 a.m. - 11:58 p.m.SFO-DTW
10h 09m1 stop
C$ 348Frontier
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Frontier Logo
8:00 a.m. - 10:33 p.m.DTW-SFO
17h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:10 a.m. - 12:46 a.m.SFO-DTW
14h 36m1 stop
C$ 351Frontier
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.DTW-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:00 p.m. - 9:58 a.m.SFO-DTW
8h 58m1 stop
C$ 357JetBlue
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
JetBlue Logo
10:50 a.m. - 6:23 p.m.DTW-SFO
10h 33m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
9:00 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.SFO-DTW
11h 30m1 stop
C$ 359JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Southwest Logo
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.DTW-SFO
8h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.SFO-DTW
9h 25m1 stop
C$ 405Southwest
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
United Airlines Logo
5:32 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW-SFO
5h 08mdirect
United Airlines Logo
5:15 a.m. - 3:33 p.m.SFO-DTW
7h 18m1 stop
C$ 412United Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Southwest Logo
12:55 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.DTW-SFO
8h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:50 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.SFO-DTW
6h 50m1 stop
C$ 432Southwest
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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.DTW-SFO
7h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.SFO-DTW
4h 45mdirect
C$ 446United Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

Sun Country Air flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Sun Country Air deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Sun Country Air
1 Nov
DTW10:20 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 58m
1 stop
SFO5:18 p.m.San Francisco
9 Nov
SFO11:59 p.m.San Francisco
7h 04m
1 stop
DTW10:03 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 295
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Sun Country Air
29 Aug
DTW7:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 41m
1 stop
SFO10:51 p.m.San Francisco
10 Sep
SFO1:02 p.m.San Francisco
18h 12m
1 stop
DTW10:14 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 344
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Sun Country Air
29 Aug
DTW7:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 41m
1 stop
SFO10:51 p.m.San Francisco
13 Sep
SFO12:18 p.m.San Francisco
19h 24m
1 stop
DTW10:42 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 358
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Frontier flights from Detroit to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
21 Aug
DTW11:54 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 42m
1 stop
SFO8:36 a.m.San Francisco
26 Aug
SFO6:50 a.m.San Francisco
11h 53m
1 stop
DTW9:43 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 299
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Frontier
18 Sep
DTW3:42 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO9:21 p.m.San Francisco
20 Sep
SFO10:49 a.m.San Francisco
10h 09m
1 stop
DTW11:58 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 348
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Frontier
3 Sep
DTW8:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 33m
1 stop
SFO10:33 p.m.San Francisco
10 Sep
SFO7:10 a.m.San Francisco
14h 36m
1 stop
DTW12:46 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 351
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 14 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

10:20 a.m.-5:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

11:59 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

1 stop7h 04m

C$ 295

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/9

11:00 a.m.-7:08 p.m.

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

7:53 p.m.-8:14 p.m.

1 stop21h 21m

C$ 296

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/9

3:42 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

10:49 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop10h 09m

C$ 348

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

8:00 a.m.-10:33 p.m.

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

7:10 a.m.-12:46 a.m.

1 stop14h 36m

C$ 351

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

6:00 a.m.-12:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

10:00 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 357

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

10:50 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

1 stop10h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

9:00 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 359

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/10

12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

9:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 405

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/9

5:32 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

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

1 stop7h 18m

C$ 412

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

12:55 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 15/12

10:50 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 432

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/9

6:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

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

Nonstop4h 45m

C$ 446

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Detroit is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 465, 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 averaging around C$ 535.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit 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$ 1,055. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Detroit because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,394.

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

Flying to San Francisco from Detroit in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 1,078 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$ 1,381.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco for the best Detroit - San Francisco flight prices

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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around C$ 732 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 for as low as C$ 491 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit 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 to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San Francisco flight.

How have Detroit to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 30% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit 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$ 109

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 in the past 72 hours is C$ 109. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 295.
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 5h 08m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Detroit to San Francisco by plane?

    Detroit and San Francisco are 3354.8 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 5h 08m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom C$ 216Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,219 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom C$ 398Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom C$ 424Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 536Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    Delta operates around 23 flights from Detroit to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been C$ 427, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Detroit to San Francisco from as low as C$ 289 round-trip. Delta has been scored 8.0/10 in 7,980 reviews.

  • United Airlines Flights From Detroit to San Francisco

    C$ 389 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to C$ 695, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,916 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Detroit 5 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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Flights from Detroit to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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