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San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 158 and round-trip from AU$ 344. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 06:00
        4h 28m
        Direct
        DTW 13:28
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 14 | Delta Air Lines
        DTW 20:25
        5h 3m
        Direct
        SFO 22:28
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 514 AU$ 568
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 514
      • SFO 06:00
        4h 28m
        Direct
        DTW 13:28
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
        DTW 20:25
        5h 3m
        Direct
        SFO 22:28
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 516 AU$ 568
        9% off
        9% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 516
      • SFO 06:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 20:35
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:15
        Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 344 AU$ 568
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 344
      • SFO 12:00
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 20:35
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:15
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 363
        36% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 363
      • SFO 06:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 20:35
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:15
        Detroit - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 364
        36% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 364
      • SFO 22:24
        27h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:15
        27h 59m
        1 stop
        SFO 08:14
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 366
        36% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 366
      • SFO 06:04
        6h 24m
        1 stop
        DTW 15:28
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:15
        10h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:29
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 375
        34% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 375
      • SFO 06:04
        6h 24m
        1 stop
        DTW 15:28
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:08
        6h 39m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 380
        33% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 380
      • SFO 16:51
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 07:21
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 08:51
        7h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:21
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 381
        33% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 381
      • SFO 22:23
        27h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:00
        7h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17
        Detroit - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 382
        33% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 382
      • SFO 19:17
        14h 48m
        1 stop
        DTW 13:05
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Oct 15 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 06:50
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:20
        Detroit - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 382
        33% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 382
      • SFO 06:00
        15h 24m
        1 stop
        DTW 00:24
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:20
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 00:15
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 383
        33% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 383
      • SFO 21:00
        7h 21m
        1 stop
        DTW 07:21
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
        DTW 07:05
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        SFO 16:57
        Detroit - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 387
        32% off
        AU$ 568 AU$ 387
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DTT 14:00
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        DTT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SFO 16:00
        Detroit - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 22:40
        4h 51m
        Direct
        DTW 06:31
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Oct 25 | United Airlines
        AU$ 362 AU$ 398
        9% off
        9% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 362
      • SFO 16:18
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DTW 23:58
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 5 | United Airlines
        AU$ 362 AU$ 398
        9% off
        9% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 362
      • SFO 19:14
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 158 AU$ 398
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 158
      • SFO 12:20
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:51
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Nov 21 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 160
        60% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 160
      • SFO 12:00
        8h 55m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 160
        60% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 160
      • SFO 12:20
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:51
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 163
        59% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 163
      • SFO 12:20
        8h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 23:51
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 163
        59% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 163
      • SFO 19:14
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 167
        57% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 167
      • SFO 12:20
        24h 14m
        1 stop
        DTW 15:34
        San Francisco - Detroit | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 169
        57% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 169
      • SFO 09:11
        16h 49m
        1 stop
        DTW 05:00
        San Francisco - Detroit | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 171
        56% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 171
      • SFO 19:11
        6h 44m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 175
        56% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 175
      • SFO 19:14
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 176
        56% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 176
      • SFO 22:23
        27h 32m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Thu, Nov 26 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 184
        54% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 184
      • SFO 22:24
        27h 31m
        1 stop
        DTW 04:55
        San Francisco - Detroit | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 185
        54% off
        AU$ 398 AU$ 185
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DTT 14:00
        San Francisco - Detroit | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of AU$ 477. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 910.

AU$ 910
AU$ 694
AU$ 477
AU$ 261
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 753
    Oct
  • AU$ 700
    Nov
  • AU$ 723
    Dec
  • AU$ 910
    Jan
  • AU$ 649
    Feb
  • AU$ 681
    Mar
  • AU$ 683
    Apr
  • AU$ 510
    May
  • AU$ 560
    Jun
  • AU$ 620
    Jul
  • AU$ 477
    Aug
  • AU$ 565
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 719
AU$ 554
AU$ 389
AU$ 224
  • AU$ 566
    Mon
  • AU$ 389
    Tue
  • AU$ 719
    Wed
  • AU$ 674
    Thu
  • AU$ 591
    Fri
  • AU$ 546
    Sat
  • AU$ 646
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Frontier Airlines (from AU$ 145) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$ 145
American Airlines
From AU$ 227
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 233
Hahn Air
From AU$ 317
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 336
United Airlines
From AU$ 373
Sun Country Airlines
From AU$ 397
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 423

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F91230

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:15

    SFO

    2h 38m

    Direct

    09:53

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    10:38

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    15:34

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  3. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    19:11

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Direct

    20:49

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  4. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    21:57

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Direct

    05:00

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  5. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:41

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Direct

    19:20

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
    Search

  6. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    10:38

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    15:34

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  7. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:41

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Direct

    19:20

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
    Search

  8. F94186

    Denver International Airport

    19:09

    DEN

    2h 46m

    Direct

    23:55

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  9. F92486

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:29

    SFO

    1h 40m

    Direct

    17:09

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    21:57

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Direct

    05:00

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  11. F94158

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:06

    SFO

    1h 44m

    Direct

    12:50

    LAS

    S - - W T F S
    Search

  12. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    21:57

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Direct

    05:00

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  13. F91850

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:11

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Direct

    22:49

    LAS

    - M T - - - -
    Search

  14. F92802

    Harry Reid International Airport

    21:57

    LAS

    4h 3m

    Direct

    05:00

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:52

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Direct

    05:30

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F93990

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    14:00

    DFW

    2h 48m

    Direct

    17:48

    DTW

    - M - W T F S

  17. F91192

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:36

    SFO

    2h 5m

    Direct

    16:41

    PHX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. F94392

    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    07:15

    PHX

    3h 53m

    Direct

    14:08

    DTW

    S M T W T F S

  19. F91094

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:23

    SFO

    2h 35m

    Direct

    00:58

    DEN

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  20. F93566

    Denver International Airport

    10:38

    DEN

    2h 56m

    Direct

    15:34

    DTW

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

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

Flight distance 3,342.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 158
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 344

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

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

    San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes about 4 hours 2 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 22:59, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 789 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 05:55 and arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 13:23.
  • The latest flight departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 21:18 and arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at 04:58.
    • The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to downtown is about 28km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • Delta Air Lines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1563 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport currently start from AU$ 158, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 344. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours, 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 San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is AU$ 425. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • WestJet are the most popular budget airlines flying from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 158. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport operates around 39 weekly flights, mainly by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Francisco International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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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