S$261 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Detroit (SFO-DTW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$261 for one-way flights and S$401 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Tue, 7 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$401 Return, found 3 days ago
S$401
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 11 Oct, priced at S$401 found 3 days ago
Delta
Mon, 6 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$440 Return, found 3 days ago
S$440
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 11 Oct, priced at S$440 found 3 days ago
Delta
Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$444 Return, found 5 days ago
S$444
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 9 Aug from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 16 Aug, priced at S$444 found 5 days ago
Delta
Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$472 Return, found 3 days ago
S$472
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at S$472 found 3 days ago
United
Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$497 Return, found 3 days ago
S$497
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 11 Oct from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Tue, 14 Oct, priced at S$497 found 3 days ago
United
Sat, 11 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$509 Return, found 3 days ago
S$509
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 11 Oct from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Wed, 15 Oct, priced at S$509 found 3 days ago
United
Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$515 Return, found 5 days ago
S$515
Return
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 9 Aug from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 16 Aug, priced at S$515 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$515 Return, found 5 days ago
S$515
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 9 Aug from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 16 Aug, priced at S$515 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$521 Return, found 5 days ago
S$521
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 9 Aug from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Sat, 16 Aug, priced at S$521 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 17 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
SFO
San Francisco
DTW
Detroit
S$522 Return, found 3 days ago
S$522
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 17 Aug from San Francisco to Detroit, returning Mon, 25 Aug, priced at S$522 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$179 - S$370 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

San Francisco to Detroit route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
S$401
Distance
3319 km
Average flight time
8 hours 15 mins

Flights from San Francisco to Detroit

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) including

The earliest flight leaves San Francisco Intl. Airport at 06:35 and arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 05:53. The last flight of the day departs San Francisco at 23:35 and arrives at Detroit at 21:25.

The flight distance from San Francisco to Detroit is about 3355 km, the shortest flight is 04 hours 21 minutes with .

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SFO to DTW?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from SFO to Metro Airport is S$401. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to DTW?
This can vary between airlines, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find easy instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SFO to Detroit Metro Airport?
The flying distance from San Francisco Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 3,300 kilometres. Squeeze in a nap or bury your nose in a book and the journey will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?
Delta Air Lines (DL) will get you from San Francisco Airport to Metro Airport safely and reliably. Choose from 99 flights each month along this route.
Are SFO to Detroit Metro Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some super cheap fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) emerging a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously --- as early as a year in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines publish prices so far in advance.

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