How to get from Sacramento to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 8h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Chicago, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $242.

Flights from Sacramento to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
8h 20m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$242
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,020 mi (3,251 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
8h 20m
with the connection
Sacramento to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Detroit flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $346
Via Chicago
8h 26m
with the connection
Sacramento to Chicago flight 3h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Detroit flight 1h 28m
two ticketsfrom $278
Via Phoenix
8h 43m
with the connection
Sacramento to Phoenix flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Detroit flight 3h 48m
two ticketsfrom $302
Via San Francisco
8h 47m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Detroit: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Detroit flight 4h 36m
two ticketsfrom $677
Via Los Angeles
8h 49m
with the connection
Sacramento to Los Angeles flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Detroit: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Detroit flight 4h 24m
two ticketsfrom $242

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sacramento to Detroit?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 25m to the connection, 3h 55m after it, about 8h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $242. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Sacramento and Detroit?
Las Vegas (8h 20m total), Chicago (8h 26m total), Phoenix (8h 43m total), San Francisco (8h 47m total) and Los Angeles (8h 49m total).
How far is Detroit from Sacramento?
2,020 mi (3,251 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.