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San Francisco International Airport to Detroit flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 180 and round-trip from NZD 375. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 6:00 AM
        4h 28m
        Nonstop
        DTW 1:28 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 14 | Delta Air Lines
        DTW 8:25 PM
        5h 3m
        Nonstop
        SFO 10:28 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Delta Air Lines
        NZD 636 NZD 877
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 877 NZD 636
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        4h 28m
        Nonstop
        DTW 1:28 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
        DTW 8:25 PM
        5h 3m
        Nonstop
        SFO 10:28 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Delta Air Lines
        NZD 640 NZD 877
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 877 NZD 640
      • SFO 3:05 PM
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 7:15 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 375 NZD 877
        56% off
        56% off
        NZD 877 NZD 375
      • SFO 12:20 PM
        24h 14m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 417
        52% off
        NZD 877 NZD 417
      • SFO 12:20 PM
        24h 14m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 6:00 AM
        13h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:02 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 417
        52% off
        NZD 877 NZD 417
      • SFO 12:20 PM
        24h 10m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:30 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 7:15 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:20 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 424
        52% off
        NZD 877 NZD 424
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:55 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 12 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 449
        49% off
        NZD 877 NZD 449
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:55 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 8:35 PM
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 450
        49% off
        NZD 877 NZD 450
      • SFO 4:51 PM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 7:21 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Oct 15 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 8:51 AM
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:21 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 472
        46% off
        NZD 877 NZD 472
      • SFO 10:23 PM
        27h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 7:00 AM
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 473
        46% off
        NZD 877 NZD 473
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        15h 24m
        1 stop
        DTW 12:24 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 7:20 AM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 474
        46% off
        NZD 877 NZD 474
      • SFO 9:00 PM
        7h 21m
        1 stop
        DTW 7:21 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 7:05 AM
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:57 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 480
        45% off
        NZD 877 NZD 480
      • SFO 2:01 PM
        20h 56m
        1 stop
        DTW 1:57 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 2:52 PM
        18h 54m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:46 AM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 488
        44% off
        NZD 877 NZD 488
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DTT 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        DTT 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 10:40 PM
        4h 51m
        Nonstop
        DTW 6:31 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 23 | United Airlines
        NZD 448 NZD 614
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 614 NZD 448
      • SFO 4:18 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DTW 11:58 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        NZD 448 NZD 614
        27% off
        27% off
        NZD 614 NZD 448
      • SFO 6:02 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 3:34 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 180 NZD 614
        71% off
        71% off
        NZD 614 NZD 180
      • SFO 1:36 PM
        21h 16m
        1 stop
        DTW 1:52 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 180
        71% off
        NZD 614 NZD 180
      • SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 183
        70% off
        NZD 614 NZD 183
      • SFO 6:30 PM
        8h 14m
        1 stop
        DTW 5:44 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 184
        70% off
        NZD 614 NZD 184
      • SFO 7:14 PM
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 185
        70% off
        NZD 614 NZD 185
      • SFO 12:20 PM
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:51 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 192
        69% off
        NZD 614 NZD 192
      • SFO 9:14 AM
        16h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 196
        68% off
        NZD 614 NZD 196
      • SFO 9:06 PM
        6h 19m
        1 stop
        DTW 6:25 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 201
        67% off
        NZD 614 NZD 201
      • SFO 12:20 PM
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 11:51 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 202
        67% off
        NZD 614 NZD 202
      • SFO 2:21 PM
        11h 34m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 210
        66% off
        NZD 614 NZD 210
      • SFO 9:11 AM
        16h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW 5:00 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 212
        65% off
        NZD 614 NZD 212
      • SFO 10:23 PM
        27h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 4:55 AM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 213
        65% off
        NZD 614 NZD 213
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DTT 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

Which month has the lowest one-way flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from San Francisco International Airport to across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to , the best time to book is in August, with an average price of NZD 591. Try to avoid January, when prices are highest, averaging around NZD 1,127.

NZD 1,127
NZD 859
NZD 591
NZD 323
    Cheapest
  • NZD 932
    Oct
  • NZD 867
    Nov
  • NZD 895
    Dec
  • NZD 1,127
    Jan
  • NZD 804
    Feb
  • NZD 844
    Mar
  • NZD 846
    Apr
  • NZD 631
    May
  • NZD 694
    Jun
  • NZD 768
    Jul
  • NZD 591
    Aug
  • NZD 700
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from San Francisco International Airport to across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Francisco International Airport to is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

NZD 891
NZD 687
NZD 482
NZD 278
  • NZD 701
    Mon
  • NZD 482
    Tue
  • NZD 891
    Wed
  • NZD 834
    Thu
  • NZD 732
    Fri
  • NZD 676
    Sat
  • NZD 801
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco International Airport to Detroit flights?

See which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit

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

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Arrival
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  1. F91230

    San Francisco International Airport

    6:15 AM

    SFO

    2h 38m

    Nonstop

    9:53 AM

    DEN

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  2. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    9:00 AM

    DEN

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  3. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    7:11 PM

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Nonstop

    8:49 PM

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
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  4. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    9:57 PM

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Nonstop

    5:00 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  5. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    3:41 PM

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:20 PM

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
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  6. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    9:00 AM

    DEN

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  7. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    3:41 PM

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:20 PM

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
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  8. F94186

    Denver International Airport

    6:33 PM

    DEN

    2h 48m

    Nonstop

    11:21 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  9. F91448

    San Francisco International Airport

    10:05 PM

    SFO

    4h 45m

    Nonstop

    5:50 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F92898

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    9:50 AM

    ATL

    2h 1m

    Nonstop

    11:51 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  11. F92486

    San Francisco International Airport

    3:29 PM

    SFO

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:09 PM

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
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  12. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    9:57 PM

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Nonstop

    5:00 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  13. F91850

    San Francisco International Airport

    9:11 PM

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Nonstop

    10:49 PM

    LAS

    - M T - - - -
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  14. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    9:57 PM

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Nonstop

    5:00 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  15. F91192

    San Francisco International Airport

    1:36 PM

    SFO

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    4:41 PM

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
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  16. F94392

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    7:15 AM

    PHX

    3h 53m

    Nonstop

    2:08 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  17. F91094

    San Francisco International Airport

    9:23 PM

    SFO

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:58 AM

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
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  18. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    9:00 AM

    DEN

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    1:50 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  19. F93440

    San Francisco International Airport

    7:13 PM

    SFO

    2h 46m

    Nonstop

    10:59 PM

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
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  20. F94186

    Denver International Airport

    6:33 PM

    DEN

    2h 48m

    Nonstop

    11:21 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price NZD 636
Cheapest one-way flight price NZD 180
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Detroit?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Detroit is October. During this time, flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTT) take around 4 hours 28 minutes.
    • The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to downtown is about 28 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit. The average flight time is approximately 4 hours 5 minutes, with about 4 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit currently starts from NZD 180, with round-trip fares from NZD 375. The lowest fare is offered by Frontier Airlines departing on Wed, Oct 28; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit is about 4 hours 2 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, including: Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines Alaska Airlines United Airlines American Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit is NZD 524, and the average round-trip fare is NZD 1,000. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit are usually cheapest in August, with an average one-way fare of about NZD 524. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit departs at 06:00, and the latest one departs at 22:59. There are approximately 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit usually arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • WestJet are the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit. Basic fares start from NZD 180. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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