Direct flights from Detroit to San Francisco DTW → SFO
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 $521, with recent bookable fares from $379. Arrivals run on time 77.9% at DTW and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 1497 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in January rather than December typically saves $271 on DTW → SFO.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 6 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $144 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 42 flights per week (~6 per day) · Updated 55d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
Yes, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO).
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 multiple daily — 42 flights per week (~6 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
Arrivals run on time 77.9% at DTW and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
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 $359, with a typical fare around $521. Based on 1497 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
Across the 6 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Detroit to San Francisco, with typical fares around $397 — versus about $668 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Detroit to San Francisco?
Typical round-trip fares from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $523, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $429, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $379. Medians from 1497 recent fare combinations.
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