Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco

  • Usually $429 round trip
  • ~7 flights a day
  • 2 airlines

Flying in November rather than December typically saves $68 on this route ($399 against $467).

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The same flight. 4 days apart.

2.6x the price $674 more
The cheap date
Delta
Wed, Dec 9
8:40 AM DTW
10:58 AM SFO
6 nights
Tue, Dec 15
6:00 AM SFO
1:25 PM DTW
$419 round-trip
4 days later
Delta
Sun, Dec 13
8:40 AM DTW
10:58 AM SFO
6 nights
Sat, Dec 19
6:00 AM SFO
1:28 PM DTW
$1,093 round-trip

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measured 14 Oct 2026, not seats on sale now · track this route free

When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 52 flights per week (~7 per day) · Updated 13d ago

Morning before noon 14 a week

Arrive the same day

7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 21 a week

Arrive the same day

12:15 PM 12:25 PM 4:19 PM
Evening after 6 PM 17 a week

Arrive the same day

7:18 PM5 days a week 7:41 PM
7:50 PM5 days a week
Delta Air Lines Departs Terminal M Arrives Terminal 1
United Airlines Departs Terminal E Arrives Terminal 3Arrives Terminal 2

More nonstops from Detroit

DTW → DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5 airlines DTW → LAS Las Vegas 5 airlines DTW → MIA Miami 5 airlines DTW → MCO Orlando 4 airlines DTW → PHX Phoenix 4 airlines DTW → TPA Tampa 4 airlines DTW → LAX Los Angeles 3 airlines DTW → MSY New Orleans 3 airlines SFO → DTW The return trip DTW All nonstops from Detroit SFO All nonstops from San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 47m and covers 2,074 miles (3,337 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $429, with recent bookable fares from $419. Fares last checked 18 October 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit to San Francisco?

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Detroit to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

The nonstop flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes ~4h 47m (approximately 3337 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Detroit to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights from Detroit to San Francisco operate several times daily — 52 flights per week (~7 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco operate every day of the week. Delta Air Lines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $399, with a typical fare around $429. Based on 90 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?

Across the 4 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Detroit to San Francisco, with typical fares around $399 — versus about $467 in December 2026, the most expensive.