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Cheap flights San Francisco — Detroit

San Francisco (SFO, US) Detroit (DTW, US)
from $103 3 359 km ~4h 27m 5 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: $103 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 1094
08:23
SFO San Francisco International Airport
13:48
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
5h 25m 1 stop
Kupi.com
$103
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30 Nov 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 4156
08:11
SFO San Francisco International Airport
16:47
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
8h 36m 3 stops
Tickets
$241
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 2486
02:29
SFO San Francisco International Airport
08:07
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
5h 38m 1 stop
Mytrip.com
$299
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28 Nov 2026, Sat
United Airlines UA 335
19:26
SFO San Francisco International Airport
00:06
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
4h 40m Direct
Farera
$427
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30 Nov 2026, Mon
United Airlines UA 1267
10:00
SFO San Francisco International Airport
14:42
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
4h 42m Direct
Farera
$427
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 359 km
Flight time
4h 27m
Time difference
+3h
Minimum price
from $103 (26.11.2026)
Average price
$268
Maximum price
$427
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
SFO San Francisco International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Airlines (2)
F9 Frontier Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (4)
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Prices by day of week
Monday
$241
avg $334
Thursday
$103
avg $103
Cheapest
Saturday
$427
avg $427
Sunday
$299
avg $299
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$103
United Airlines
United Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$427
Where to buy tickets 4
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $103
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $241
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $299
Farera
2 tickets · 2 days
from $427
Airports

From — San Francisco (1)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport

To — Detroit (1)

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route San Francisco — Detroit
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
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 San Francisco to Detroit?
The straight-line distance — 3 359 km.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Detroit cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $103 on 26.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $268. Range: $103 — $427.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Detroit?
The difference — +3h.
From which airports does San Francisco operate flights?
From San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport).
To which airports in Detroit do flights arrive?
To Detroit: DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 $427. Total direct flights found: 2.
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 San Francisco — Detroit

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

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

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $103 (26.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $268, ranging from $103 to $427. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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