Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Detroit
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
6h 28m DEN
Return – Nov 11, 2026
1 stop
7h 17m DEN
$301
2 days ago
San Francisco – Detroit
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
8h 31m DEN
Return – Nov 11, 2026
1 stop
7h 17m DEN
$297
2 days ago
San Francisco – Detroit
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
6h 28m DEN
Return – Nov 11, 2026
1 stop
7h 17m DEN
$293
today
San Francisco – Detroit
Outbound – Nov 5, 2026
1 stop
6h 28m DEN
Return – Nov 11, 2026
1 stop
10h 5m LAS
$312
today
* 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
$213
Average price of a round trip
$257
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
15h1
A flight from San Francisco to Detroit takes on average 15h1.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Detroit is June.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Detroit
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Detroit (USA) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average flight ticket price of $170 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, September and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 31 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Detroit costs on average $257.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Detroit
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $213 to $476
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $257
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Detroit, USA
airports :
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Airport (DTW)
Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET)
local time :
Detroit is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Detroit, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 12°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Detroit (DTT) has 3 airport(s): Detroit Metropolitan Wayne, Willow Run and Coleman A. Young
Useful info about Detroit
What is the least touristic period to go to Detroit?
If you want to visit Detroit during the least touristic period, choose the month of June.
What is the most popular time to travel to Detroit?
In Detroit, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 31 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit is Sunday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Detroit?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Detroit?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Detroit?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Detroit and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 101 mm in Detroit and 2 mm in San Francisco. 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.
