Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco

39 nonstop flights a week, 5 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 5h 23m in the air, 2,087 mi (3,359 km). Tickets from $105, nonstop from $339.

Flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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Prices by day: Detroit to San Francisco

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Detroit to San Francisco at a glance

flight time, from 5h 11m to 9h 35m
5h 23m
straight-line distance
2,087 mi (3,359 km)
flights a week
39
flights today
5
first and last departure
08:15 - 20:40
lowest price, with a connection, 13 January
$105
lowest nonstop price
$339
airlines
3

Detroit to San Francisco ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $105. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is July 2027: from $240. The average across months is $172.

Detroit to San Francisco flight schedule

39 flights a week, 5 today, 17 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 1550
United Airlines
08:15 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
10:46 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 31m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
DL 361
Delta
08:25 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
10:48 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 23m
Daily
Boeing 757-200
DL 469
Delta
12:15 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
14:26 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 11m
Daily
Boeing 737-900
DL 442
Delta
16:00 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
18:11 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 11m
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Boeing 737-900
DL 442
Delta
16:25 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
18:41 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 16m
Sat
Boeing 737-900
UA 1341
United Airlines
17:05 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
19:31 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 26m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Airbus A319
DL 1327
Delta
20:40 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
23:02 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 22m
Daily
Boeing 737-900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 1 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 1550
United Airlines
08:25 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
10:55 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 30m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 361
Delta
08:40 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
10:58 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 18m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 1327
Delta
20:58 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
23:20 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 22m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 442
Delta
16:30 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
18:47 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 17m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 1550
United Airlines
08:33 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
11:08 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 35m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 442
Delta
16:59 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
19:16 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 17m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 1327
Delta
20:24 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
22:49 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 442
Delta
16:35 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
18:48 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 13m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 1327
Delta
20:20 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
22:39 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 19m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 1550
United Airlines
08:22 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
10:55 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 33m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 2764
United Airlines
08:35 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
15:02 San Francisco International, terminal 3
9h 27m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-700
WN 278
Southwest Airlines
10:40 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
14:30 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, terminal B
6h 50m
Seasonal
UA 1550
United Airlines
08:30 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
11:00 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 30m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 1550
United Airlines
07:00 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
09:23 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 23m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 2764
United Airlines
08:15 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
14:50 San Francisco International, terminal 3
9h 35m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 393
United Airlines
19:15 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
21:38 San Francisco International, terminal 3
5h 23m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 509
Delta
18:15 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
20:34 San Francisco International, terminal 1
5h 19m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Detroit to San Francisco

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Detroit to San Francisco depart and land

Departure from Detroit

39 flights a week, terminals E, M, 18 mi (29 km) from the city centre

Arrival in San Francisco

San Francisco International closest to the centreSFO

39 flights a week, terminals 1, 3, 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre

Terminal B, 39 mi (63 km) from the city centre

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours 23 minutes on average, from 5h 11m to 9h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is San Francisco from Detroit?
2,087 mi (3,359 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Detroit to San Francisco?
Delta (28 a week), United Airlines (11 a week) and Southwest Airlines.
How many flights a day are there from Detroit to San Francisco?
5 flights today and 39 a week, about 5.6 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
The first departure is at 08:15 (UA1550), the last at 20:40 (DL1327). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
January 2027: tickets from $105. The most expensive is July 2027, from $240.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
13 January 2027 (Wednesday): from $105 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Detroit to San Francisco?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $339 on 25 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Detroit airport do flights to San Francisco leave from?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (39 a week).
Which San Francisco airport is closest to the city centre?
San Francisco International (SFO), 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre. Others: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International 39 mi (63 km).