Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Detroit – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 22, 2026
1 stop
8h 53m SEA
Return – Oct 29, 2026
1 stop
6h 41m LAS
$308
yesterday
Detroit – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 22, 2026
1 stop
8h 35m LAS
Return – Oct 29, 2026
1 stop
6h 41m LAS
$311
yesterday
Detroit – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 19, 2026
direct
5h 11m Return – Oct 26, 2026
direct
4h 42m $674
yesterday
Detroit – San Francisco
Outbound – Oct 23, 2026
1 stop
6h 40m DEN
Return – Oct 29, 2026
1 stop
6h 41m LAS
$334
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$261
Average price of a round trip
$322
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
5h8
A flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes on average 5h8.
Best time
May
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is May.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to San Francisco
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San Francisco (USA) from Detroit (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is January, with an average flight ticket price of $179 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, April and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 20 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $322.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Detroit to San Francisco
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $261 to $336
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $322
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Detroit, USA
airports :
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Airport (DTW)
Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET)
local time :
Detroit is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Detroit, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of Detroit (DTT) has 3 airport(s): Detroit Metropolitan Wayne, Willow Run and Coleman A. Young
destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
Useful info about San Francisco
What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?
If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.
What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?
In San Francisco, the most popular month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 20 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Detroit to San Francisco is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Detroit and San Francisco?
When you leave, you can leave from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne, and you will arrive at San Francisco.
How to reach Detroit airport from the city centre?
The airport Detroit Metropolitan Wayne is located 33 km, Willow Run is located 49 km or Coleman A. Young is located 9 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Detroit to San Francisco?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Detroit and San Francisco?
In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 22°C in Detroit. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 101 mm in Detroit. In summer, it is warmer in Detroit and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in San Francisco.
