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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit

44 nonstop flights a week, 5 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 4h 36m in the air, 2,087 mi (3,359 km). Tickets from $241, nonstop from $427.

Flights from San Francisco to Detroit

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Best fares from San Francisco to Detroit

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $241 29 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $427 28 November 2026, United Airlines Cheapest weekend departure $299 Sat, 28 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $241

San Francisco to Detroit at a glance

flight time, from 4h 28m to 10h 54m
4h 36m
straight-line distance
2,087 mi (3,359 km)
flights a week
44
flights today
5
first and last departure
06:00 - 23:00
lowest price, with a connection, 29 November
$241
lowest nonstop price
$427
airlines
3

San Francisco to Detroit flight schedule

44 flights a week, 5 today, 20 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
DL 772
Delta
06:00 San Francisco International, terminal 1
13:30 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 30m
Daily
Boeing 737-900
WN 759
Southwest Airlines
07:55 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, terminal B
16:55 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
6h
Sat
Boeing 737-800
UA 1885
United Airlines
08:26 San Francisco International, terminal 3
16:03 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 37m
Tue, Wed
Boeing 737-800
UA 335
United Airlines
08:26 San Francisco International, terminal 3
16:06 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 40m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Airbus A319
WN 759
Southwest Airlines
10:00 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, terminal B
19:00 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
6h
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Boeing 737
DL 361
Delta
11:58 San Francisco International, terminal 1
19:29 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 31m
Daily
Boeing 757-200
DL 1927
Delta
13:32 San Francisco International, terminal 1
21:00 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 28m
Daily
Boeing 737-900
DL 335
Delta
22:40 San Francisco International, terminal 1
06:08 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 28m
Daily
Boeing 737-900
UA 1267
United Airlines
23:00 San Francisco International, terminal 3
06:42 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 42m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Airbus A319

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 26 November.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 335
United Airlines
10:25 San Francisco International, terminal 3
18:05 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 40m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 335
United Airlines
08:31 San Francisco International, terminal 3
16:03 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 32m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
UA 2797
United Airlines
10:10 San Francisco International, terminal 3
17:50 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 40m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 758
Delta
12:17 San Francisco International, terminal 1
19:48 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 31m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 1927
Delta
13:36 San Francisco International, terminal 1
21:05 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 29m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 1248
United Airlines
05:00 San Francisco International, terminal 3
16:52 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
8h 52m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
UA 1909
United Airlines
10:05 San Francisco International, terminal 3
23:59 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
10h 54m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 2209
United Airlines
23:10 San Francisco International, terminal 3
06:49 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 39m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 1927
Delta
14:45 San Francisco International, terminal 1
22:20 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 335
Delta
22:55 San Francisco International, terminal 1
06:24 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 29m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 2092
Delta
12:27 San Francisco International, terminal 1
19:58 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 31m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 361
Delta
11:35 San Francisco International, terminal 1
19:11 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 36m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 335
Delta
22:45 San Francisco International, terminal 1
06:20 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 2797
United Airlines
08:55 San Francisco International, terminal 3
16:39 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 44m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 2377
United Airlines
13:50 San Francisco International, terminal 3
21:29 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 39m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
UA 488
United Airlines
12:45 San Francisco International, terminal 3
20:40 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 1927
Delta
14:25 San Francisco International, terminal 1
22:00 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 2209
United Airlines
22:40 San Francisco International, terminal 3
06:35 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal E
4h 55m
Seasonal
Airbus A319
DL 376
Delta
22:45 San Francisco International, terminal 1
06:20 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
DL 2021
Delta
23:45 San Francisco International, terminal 1
07:20 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, terminal M
4h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900

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

Airlines flying San Francisco to Detroit

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

Delta28 a week United Airlines11 a week Southwest Airlines5 a week

Airports

Where flights from San Francisco to Detroit depart and land

Departure from San Francisco

San Francisco International closest to the centreSFO

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

About the airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International SJC

5 flights a week, terminal B, 39 mi (63 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County DTW

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

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Detroit?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 36 minutes on average, from 4h 28m to 10h 54m depending on the flight.
How far is Detroit from San Francisco?
2,087 mi (3,359 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Detroit?
Delta (28 a week), United Airlines (11 a week) and Southwest Airlines (5 a week).
How many flights a day are there from San Francisco to Detroit?
5 flights today and 44 a week, about 6.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
The first departure is at 06:00 (DL772), the last at 23:00 (UA1267). Local time.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?
29 November 2026 (Sunday): from $241 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from San Francisco to Detroit?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $427 on 28 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Detroit?
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which San Francisco airport do flights to Detroit leave from?
San Francisco International (39 a week) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (5 a week).