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Cheap flights Detroit — San Francisco

Detroit (DTW, US) San Francisco (SFO, US)
from $172 3 359 km ~4h 27m 6 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Thursday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $172 on 26.11.2026
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Prices found for 4 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
26 Nov 2026, Thu
Frontier Airlines F9 3409
05:30
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
14:08
SFO San Francisco International Airport
8h 38m 2 stops
Lucky2Go
$172
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 3991
13:26
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
20:04
SFO San Francisco International Airport
6h 38m 1 stop
Farera
$180
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24 Nov 2026, Tue
Frontier Airlines F9 3991
13:26
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
20:04
SFO San Francisco International Airport
6h 38m 1 stop
Farera
$196
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
United Airlines UA 1550
16:15
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
21:46
SFO San Francisco International Airport
5h 31m Direct
Farera
$339
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
United Airlines UA 1341
01:05
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
06:31
SFO San Francisco International Airport
5h 26m Direct
Wowtickets
$462
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
United Airlines UA 1550
16:15
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
21:46
SFO San Francisco International Airport
5h 31m Direct
Wingie
$481
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 359 km
Flight time
4h 27m
Time difference
-3h
Minimum price
from $172 (26.11.2026)
Average price
$222
Maximum price
$339
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SFO San Francisco International Airport
Airlines (2)
F9 Frontier Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (4)
Lucky2Go Farera Wowtickets Wingie
Prices by day of week
Monday
$180
avg $331
Tuesday
$196
avg $196
Wednesday
$339
avg $401
Thursday
$172
avg $172
Cheapest
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$172
United Airlines
United Airlines
3 flights · 2 days
$339
Where to buy tickets 4
Lucky2Go
1 tickets · 1 days
from $172
Farera
3 tickets · 3 days
from $180
Wowtickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $462
Wingie
1 tickets · 1 days
from $481
Airports

From — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

To — San Francisco (1)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Detroit — San Francisco
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Approximate flight time — 4h 27m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Detroit to San Francisco?
The straight-line distance — 3 359 km.
How much do flights from Detroit to San Francisco cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $172 on 26.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $222. Range: $172 — $339.
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Francisco?
The difference — -3h.
From which airports does Detroit operate flights?
From Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
To which airports in San Francisco do flights arrive?
To San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $339. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Detroit — San Francisco

Flights Detroit — San Francisco is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 359 km. Flight time 4h 27m. Time difference -3h.

From Detroit (DTW) flights depart from 1 airport: DTW. To San Francisco (SFO) — 1 arrival airport: SFO.

2 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $172 (26.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $222, ranging from $172 to $339. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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