Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Detroit from $81

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Detroit (SFO-DTT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to DTW on Sat, May 16), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $216 departing on Thu, May 14 and returning on Tue, May 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTT) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 4 hours 38 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTT).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Detroit?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 30 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Detroit. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL772 (05:55)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Detroit, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 16, with one-way flights priced at just $81.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Detroit travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTT) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Detroit is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Detroit on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Detroit on April 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $168.

• Which airports can I fly to for Detroit from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Detroit, with San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SFO-DTW) is by far the most common option on this route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Willow Run Airport (YIP).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Detroit?

  The time difference between Detroit and San Francisco is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Detroit?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.