How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per week?

79 flights are operational weekly from Detroit to San Francisco as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and San Francisco?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Detroit and San Francisco is 11 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 3:00p.m., with 57% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to San Francisco?

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 438.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Francisco?

JetBlue, Sun Country Air, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Francisco

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 48m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to San Francisco?

Minneapolis (MSP) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 49m.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?

As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.

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.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 506 to C$ 1,059. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 414.

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8:20 p.m. - 10:47 p.m.DTW-SFO

5h 27mdirect

10:45 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.SFO-DTW

4h 35mdirect

C$ 414Delta

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jue., 22 ene. - dom., 25 ene.

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

5h 14mdirect

6:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.SFO-DTW

7h 45m1 stop

C$ 417United Airlines

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mar., 21 oct. - mar., 28 oct.

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

8h 48m1 stop

10:30 a.m. - 4:19 p.m.SFO-DTW

26h 49m2 stops

C$ 421Alaska Airlines

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jue., 5 feb. - mar., 10 feb.

12:28 p.m. - 5:18 p.m.DTW-SFO

7h 50m1 stop

6:24 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.SFO-DTW

14h 01m1 stop

C$ 424Sun Country Air

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dom., 21 dic. - sáb., 27 dic.

3:37 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.DTW-SFO

8h 13m1 stop

1:07 a.m. - 10:22 a.m.SFO-DTW

6h 15m1 stop

C$ 429American Airlines

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mar., 10 mar. - lun., 16 mar.

7:46 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.DTW-SFO

8h 29m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 5:17 p.m.SFO-DTW

7h 17m1 stop

C$ 431United Airlines

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sáb., 13 dic. - jue., 25 dic.

5:41 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.DTW-SFO

8h 04m1 stop

10:46 a.m. - 5:20 a.m.SFO-DTW

15h 34m2 stops

C$ 435Alaska Airlines

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mar., 16 dic. - mar., 6 ene.

5:50 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.DTW-SFO

6h 50m1 stop

5:40 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.SFO-DTW

10h 50m2 stops

C$ 438Southwest

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jue., 23 oct. - jue., 30 oct.

5:25 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.DTW-SFO

8h 30m2 stops

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

9h 25m1 stop

C$ 443Southwest

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mar., 21 oct. - mar., 28 oct.

12:20 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.DTW-SFO

15h 05m1 stop

8:05 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.SFO-DTW

12h 05m2 stops

C$ 475Frontier

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Delta flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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22 Jan

DTW8:20 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 27m

SFO10:47 p.m.San Francisco

25 Jan

SFO10:45 p.m.San Francisco

4h 35m

DTW6:20 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 414

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7 Nov

DTW8:25 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 10m

SFO10:35 p.m.San Francisco

10 Nov

SFO10:45 p.m.San Francisco

4h 29m

DTW6:14 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 457

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4 Nov

DTW8:25 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 10m

SFO10:35 p.m.San Francisco

15 Nov

SFO4:37 p.m.San Francisco

10h 52m

1 stop

DTW6:29 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 474

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Alaska Airlines

5 Feb

DTW5:15 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 48m

1 stop

SFO11:03 p.m.San Francisco

10 Feb

SFO10:30 a.m.San Francisco

26h 49m

2 stops

DTW4:19 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 421

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16 Dec

DTW5:41 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 04m

1 stop

SFO10:45 p.m.San Francisco

6 Jan

SFO10:46 a.m.San Francisco

15h 34m

2 stops

DTW5:20 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 435

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31 Oct

DTW4:51 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 50m

1 stop

SFO10:41 p.m.San Francisco

3 Nov

SFO3:28 p.m.San Francisco

21h 27m

2 stops

DTW3:55 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 447

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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 22/1

8:20 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San Francisco

dom. 25/1

10:45 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

Nonstop4h 35m

C$ 414

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 21/10

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

Nonstop5h 14m

San Francisco

mar. 28/10

6:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 417

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 5/2

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

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

mar. 10/2

10:30 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops26h 49m

C$ 421

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 21/12

12:28 p.m.-5:18 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

sáb. 27/12

6:24 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop14h 01m

C$ 424

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/3

3:37 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

lun. 16/3

1:07 a.m.-10:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 429

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 13/12

7:46 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

jue. 25/12

7:00 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 17m

C$ 431

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 16/12

5:41 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

mar. 6/1

10:46 a.m.-5:20 a.m.

2 stops15h 34m

C$ 435

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 23/10

5:50 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

jue. 30/10

5:40 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 50m

C$ 438

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 21/10

5:25 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 28/10

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

1 stop9h 25m

C$ 443

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/1

12:20 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

dom. 8/2

8:05 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 475

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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$ 471, 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$ 545.

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$ 1,117. On the other hand, Tuesday 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$ 1,453.

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$ 1,145 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$ 1,403.

What is the cheapest Detroit 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around C$ 727 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$ 527 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 64% 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 September 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 176% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 643
Fastest flight time	4h 58m
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$ 643. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 361.

The fastest flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 4h 58m

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 10m 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport?
As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to San Francisco Airport.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to San Francisco is Boeing 737-900 (38.18% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (28.44%), Airbus A320-100/200 (9.16%), and Airbus A321neo (8.15%).
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to San Francisco is Frontier, representing 41% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 38% and Southwest at 21%.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Francisco

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Frontier	PriceFrom C$ 210	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,158 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,964 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom C$ 430	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,924 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

Delta Flights From Detroit to San Francisco
Delta operates around 27 flights from Detroit to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been C$ 366, but momondo users have found Delta deals from Detroit to San Francisco from as low as C$ 211 round-trip. Delta has been scored 7.9/10 in 7,964 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$ 679, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,924 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Detroit 7 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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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?

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What is the cheapest Detroit to San Francisco flight route?

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

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 64% 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 September 2025, prices for Detroit to San Francisco flights are approximately 176% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Francisco?

JetBlue, Sun Country Air, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Francisco

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and San Francisco?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to San Francisco?

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 438.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Minneapolis (MSP) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 48m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to San Francisco?

Minneapolis (MSP) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 49m.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per day?

The number of flights available between Detroit and San Francisco is 11 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 3:00p.m., with 57% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Detroit to San Francisco on average per week?

79 flights are operational weekly from Detroit to San Francisco as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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