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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $94 and round-trip from $137. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 12:20 PM
        5h
        Nonstop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | Delta Air Lines
        SFO 10:55 PM
        4h 29m
        Nonstop
        DTW 6:24 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Oct 20 | Delta Air Lines
        $357 $479
        25% off
        25% off
        $479 $357
      • DTW 4:21 PM
        4h 56m
        Nonstop
        SFO 6:17 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Delta Air Lines
        SFO 10:59 PM
        4h 29m
        Nonstop
        DTW 6:28 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Oct 20 | Delta Air Lines
        $359 $479
        25% off
        25% off
        $479 $359
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:20 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        $137 $479
        71% off
        71% off
        $479 $137
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        $143
        70% off
        $479 $143
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:55 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 5:00 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        DTW 1:10 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $145
        70% off
        $479 $145
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:20 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        $170
        65% off
        $479 $170
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 28m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:30 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        $176
        63% off
        $479 $176
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        $198
        59% off
        $479 $198
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 9:23 PM
        24h 46m
        1 stop
        DTW 1:09 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
        $200
        57% off
        $479 $200
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
        $201
        57% off
        $479 $201
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $204
        56% off
        $479 $204
      • DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        $205
        56% off
        $479 $205
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        $207
        56% off
        $479 $207
      • DTW 7:25 AM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:35 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 9:06 PM
        29h 26m
        1 stop
        DTW 5:32 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
        $212
        56% off
        $479 $212
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DTW 8:30 AM
        5h 31m
        Nonstop
        SFO 11:01 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | United Airlines
        $264 $354
        25% off
        25% off
        $354 $264
      • DTW 7:00 AM
        5h 11m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:11 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
        $265 $354
        25% off
        25% off
        $354 $265
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        $94 $354
        73% off
        73% off
        $354 $94
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        $95
        73% off
        $354 $95
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        $97
        73% off
        $354 $97
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        $98
        72% off
        $354 $98
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        $98
        72% off
        $354 $98
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        $98
        72% off
        $354 $98
      • DTW 8:00 AM
        8h 12m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:12 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
        $103
        71% off
        $354 $103
      • DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        $108
        69% off
        $354 $108
      • DTW 7:08 AM
        6h 57m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:05 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        $108
        69% off
        $354 $108
      • DTW 11:56 AM
        9h 33m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:29 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
        $109
        69% off
        $354 $109
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        28h 4m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:19 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        $109
        69% off
        $354 $109
      • DTW 7:15 AM
        28h 4m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:19 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $110
        69% off
        $354 $110
      • DTT 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of $326. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as $528.

$528
$427
$326
$225
    Cheapest
  • $500
    Oct
  • $513
    Nov
  • $384
    Dec
  • $343
    Jan
  • $528
    Feb
  • $471
    Mar
  • $424
    Apr
  • $388
    May
  • $326
    Jun
  • $330
    Jul
  • $405
    Aug
  • $347
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$451
$392
$332
$273
    Cheapest
  • $386
    Mon
  • $451
    Tue
  • $385
    Wed
  • $391
    Thu
  • $439
    Fri
  • $332
    Sat
  • $446
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Frontier Airlines (from $94) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From $94
Delta Air Lines
From $157
Alaska Airlines
From $172
Hahn Air
From $196
American Airlines
From $213
Sun Country Airlines
From $228
United Airlines
From $264
Jetblue Airways
From $355

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What is the flight schedule from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Detroit to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:35 PM

    DTW

    3h 14m

    Nonstop

    9:49 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 51m

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  4. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 AM

    DEN

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:50 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:15 AM

    DTW

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    8:53 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. F94401

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    LAS

    1h 56m

    Nonstop

    1:56 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:15 AM

    DTW

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    8:53 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. F93801

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    4:35 PM

    LAS

    1h 44m

    Nonstop

    6:19 PM

    SFO

    S - - - T - -

  9. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:08 AM

    DTW

    3h 12m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. F91093

    Denver International Airport

    4:46 PM

    DEN

    2h 54m

    Nonstop

    6:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W T - S

  11. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:15 AM

    DTW

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    8:53 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F94157

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    3:19 PM

    LAS

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:09 PM

    SFO

    - M T W - F S

  13. F94671

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    6:00 AM

    DTW

    4h 26m

    Nonstop

    7:26 AM

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
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  14. F91191

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    9:28 AM

    PHX

    2h 18m

    Nonstop

    10:46 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:15 AM

    DTW

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    8:53 AM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F93019

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    9:22 AM

    LAS

    1h 49m

    Nonstop

    11:11 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,342.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $94
Cheapest return ticket price $137

FAQs for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 34 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 20:35, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $554 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 07:05 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 09:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 20:55 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 23:11.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • Delta Air Lines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1774 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from $94, and round-trip fares start from $137. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 33 minutes, and around 40 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is $284. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet are the most popular budget airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $94. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport operates around 40 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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