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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €84 and round-trip from €74. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DTW 08:27
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 10:30
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 06:00
      4h 28m
      Direct
      DTW 13:28
      San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      €318 €443
      28% off
      28% off
      €443 €318
    • DTW 12:20
      5h
      Direct
      SFO 14:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Delta Air Lines
      SFO 22:55
      4h 29m
      Direct
      DTW 06:24
      San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 12 | Delta Air Lines
      €323 €443
      27% off
      27% off
      €443 €323
    • DTW 07:00
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      6h 32m
      1 stop
      DTW 15:34
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      €74 €443
      83% off
      83% off
      €443 €74
    • DTW 07:00
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      6h 32m
      1 stop
      DTW 15:34
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      €85
      81% off
      €443 €85
    • DTW 07:00
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 12:20
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      DTW 23:51
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Nov 27 | Frontier Airlines
      €97
      78% off
      €443 €97
    • DTW 07:00
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      6h 32m
      1 stop
      DTW 15:34
      San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      €98
      78% off
      €443 €98
    • DTW 07:00
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 29 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      6h 32m
      1 stop
      DTW 15:34
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
      €110
      75% off
      €443 €110
    • DTW 07:00
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      6h 32m
      1 stop
      DTW 15:34
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
      €124
      72% off
      €443 €124
    • DTW 08:00
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:55
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 25 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 17:00
      29h 10m
      1 stop
      DTW 01:10
      San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Jan 1 | Frontier Airlines
      €131
      70% off
      €443 €131
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DTT 16:00
      San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DTW 07:00
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      €84 €329
      74% off
      74% off
      €329 €84
    • DTW 06:00
      13h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:02
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      €86 €329
      74% off
      74% off
      €329 €86
    • DTW 08:00
      8h 53m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:53
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      €92 €329
      72% off
      72% off
      €329 €92
    • DTW 20:35
      17h 42m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      €93
      72% off
      €329 €93
    • DTW 08:00
      8h 12m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:12
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      €94
      71% off
      €329 €94
    • DTW 11:56
      9h 33m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:29
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      €98
      70% off
      €329 €98
    • DTW 07:15
      28h 4m
      1 stop
      SFO 08:19
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      €99
      70% off
      €329 €99
    • DTW 12:06
      9h 21m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:27
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      €100
      70% off
      €329 €100
    • DTW 11:58
      7h 4m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:02
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      €101
      69% off
      €329 €101
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DTW 08:22
      5h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 10:55
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 22 | United Airlines
      €270 €679
      60% off
      60% off
      €679 €270
    • DTW 20:58
      5h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 23:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Delta Air Lines
      €294 €679
      56% off
      56% off
      €679 €294
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      €295 €679
      56% off
      56% off
      €679 €295
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      €296
      56% off
      €679 €296
    • DTW 16:21
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 18:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Delta Air Lines
      €301
      56% off
      €679 €301
    • DTW 16:25
      5h 16m
      Direct
      SFO 18:41
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
      €301
      56% off
      €679 €301
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      €304
      55% off
      €679 €304
    • DTW 08:25
      5h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 10:48
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | Delta Air Lines
      €305
      55% off
      €679 €305
    • DTW 20:24
      5h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 22:49
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 20 | Delta Air Lines
      €306
      55% off
      €679 €306
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DTW 08:30
      5h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 11:01
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | United Airlines
      €239 €329
      27% off
      27% off
      €329 €239
    • DTW 07:00
      5h 23m
      Direct
      SFO 09:23
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      €240 €329
      27% off
      27% off
      €329 €240
    • DTW 08:22
      5h 33m
      Direct
      SFO 10:55
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 22 | United Airlines
      €270 €679
      60% off
      60% off
      €679 €270
    • DTW 20:58
      5h 22m
      Direct
      SFO 23:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Delta Air Lines
      €294
      56% off
      €679 €294
    • DTW 12:15
      5h 11m
      Direct
      SFO 14:26
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Delta Air Lines
      €294
      80% off
      €1,494 €294
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      €295
      56% off
      €679 €295
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      €296
      56% off
      €679 €296
    • DTW 16:21
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 18:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Delta Air Lines
      €301
      56% off
      €679 €301
    • DTW 16:25
      5h 16m
      Direct
      SFO 18:41
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
      €301
      56% off
      €679 €301
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DTW 08:30
      5h 31m
      Direct
      SFO 11:01
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      €271 €679
      60% off
      60% off
      €679 €271
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      €295 €679
      56% off
      56% off
      €679 €295
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      €304 €679
      55% off
      55% off
      €679 €304
    • DTW 12:20
      5h
      Direct
      SFO 14:20
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Delta Air Lines
      €304
      55% off
      €679 €304
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
      €305
      55% off
      €679 €305
    • DTW 17:05
      5h 26m
      Direct
      SFO 19:31
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      €372
      45% off
      €679 €372
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
      €495
      27% off
      €679 €495
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
      €495
      27% off
      €679 €495
    • DTW 07:00
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      €128
      81% off
      €679 €128
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • DTW 16:21
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 18:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Delta Air Lines
      €301 €679
      56% off
      56% off
      €679 €301
    • DTW 16:21
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 18:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Delta Air Lines
      €484 €1,494
      68% off
      68% off
      €1,494 €484
    • DTW 16:21
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 18:17
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
      €495 €1,494
      67% off
      67% off
      €1,494 €495
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      €295
      56% off
      €679 €295
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      €296
      56% off
      €679 €296
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      €304
      55% off
      €679 €304
    • DTW 20:35
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 22:38
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
      €495
      27% off
      €679 €495
    • DTW 12:15
      5h 11m
      Direct
      SFO 14:26
      Detroit - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Delta Air Lines
      €294
      80% off
      €1,494 €294
    • DTW 16:00
      5h 11m
      Direct
      SFO 18:11
      Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
      €329
      78% off
      €1,494 €329
    • DTT 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit to San Francisco 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 International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in June, with an average price of €295. It is best to avoid February, when the average price can reach €478.

€478
€387
€295
€204
    Cheapest
  • €441
    Oct
  • €464
    Nov
  • €347
    Dec
  • €310
    Jan
  • €478
    Feb
  • €426
    Mar
  • €383
    Apr
  • €351
    May
  • €295
    Jun
  • €299
    Jul
  • €366
    Aug
  • €313
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International 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 International 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 departure day from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€401
€350
€298
€247
    Cheapest
  • €345
    Mon
  • €381
    Tue
  • €348
    Wed
  • €385
    Thu
  • €401
    Fri
  • €298
    Sat
  • €358
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €88) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €88
Jetblue Airways
From €145
Alaska Airlines
From €161
Delta Air Lines
From €172
American Airlines
From €192
Hahn Air
From €199
Sun Country Airlines
From €206
United Airlines
From €239

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What is the flight schedule from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International 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. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    07:25

    DTW

    3h 31m

    Direct

    08:56

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    09:21

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    11:17

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    07:25

    DTW

    4h 44m

    Direct

    09:09

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. F93801

    Harry Reid International Airport

    17:17

    LAS

    1h 46m

    Direct

    19:03

    SFO

    S - T - T - -

  5. F93175

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    22:28

    DTW

    3h 8m

    Direct

    00:36

    DFW

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  6. F93999

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    19:57

    DFW

    4h 16m

    Direct

    22:13

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  7. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    07:25

    DTW

    4h 44m

    Direct

    09:09

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. F94157

    Harry Reid International Airport

    15:19

    LAS

    1h 50m

    Direct

    17:09

    SFO

    - M - W T - S

  9. F94671

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    06:00

    DTW

    4h 47m

    Direct

    07:47

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. F91191

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    15:21

    PHX

    2h 23m

    Direct

    16:44

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  11. F93565

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    20:35

    DTW

    3h 29m

    Direct

    22:04

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    09:21

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    11:17

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. F92211

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    07:25

    DTW

    3h 31m

    Direct

    08:56

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    22:29

    DEN

    2h 51m

    Direct

    00:20

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92801

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    07:25

    DTW

    4h 44m

    Direct

    09:09

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F93019

    Harry Reid International Airport

    07:45

    LAS

    1h 55m

    Direct

    09:40

    SFO

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

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

Flight distance 3,342.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €84
Cheapest return ticket price €74

FAQs for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International 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 International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 20:35, with about 6 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 International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €436 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • 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 International Airport currently start from €84, and round-trip fares start from €74. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; 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 International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 28 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 International Airport is €266. 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 International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €84. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 40 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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