Journey information
Overview: Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $140 (€114) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:17, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2087 miles (3359 km) distance in 5h 21m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2087 miles (3359 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 (€114) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 5h 21m |
First flight 00:17 |
Last flight 23:58 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$333
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
10 h 53 m
Flights per day
4
Distance
3359 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA will cost around $333 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 4 flights that leave Detroit, MI for San Francisco, CA onSat, Mar 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct flights cover the 3359 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the longest flights will take 15 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








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Compare bus, train, and flight for Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 2087 miles (3359 km)
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$345 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $378 Average price |
9h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 17m Average total duration 57h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 62h 15m Average total duration 61h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA4616+ AA5453+ AA1826 | 6:18 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h23 | 5:41 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA367 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h48 | 8:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6190 · UA2276 · UA2056 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h29 | 6:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA1831 · UA1558 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h15 | 6:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA2276 · UA4653 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h35 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 · UA1757 | 6:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h40 | 4:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA275 | 7:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h58 | 2:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1389 | 7:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h50 | 4:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA1007 | 7:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h20 | 2:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA2123 | 7:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h22 | 5:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA2146 | 7:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h33 | 6:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2376 · AA1199 · AA1983 | 7:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h07 | 6:44 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3310 · AA1799 · AA2427 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h13 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3310 · AA947 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h15 | 6:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA446 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h47 | 7:48 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA949 | 8:01 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h00 | 5:01 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4020 · UA487 | 8:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h54 | 2:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4020 · UA1768 | 8:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 20h12 | 4:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4020 · UA1915 | 8:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h16 | 5:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4020 · UA1609 | 8:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h17 | 6:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA1558 | 8:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h05 | 6:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA2677 · UA367 | 8:50 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h38 | 8:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1650 · AS1361 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h38 | 6:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1390 · AS1361 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h38 | 6:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS375 · AS3347 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h24 | 7:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS347 · AS2193 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 25h34 | 10:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS318 · AS3025 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h48 | 3:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS319 · AS3339 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h59 | 3:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1390 · AS381 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h38 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS725 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h28 | 4:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS599 · AS1361 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h38 | 6:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS170 · AS526 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h30 | 4:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS411 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h07 | 6:59 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS478 · AS570 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h12 | 6:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS498 · AS128 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h55 | 7:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS448 · AS2193 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 25h34 | 10:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS498 · AS526 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h30 | 4:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1439 · AS3025 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h48 | 3:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS170 · AS128 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h55 | 7:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS115 · AS2193 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 25h34 | 10:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS3285 · AS3367 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 23h41 | 8:33 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1387 · AS3434 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h41 | 3:33 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1387 · AS3440 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h00 | 5:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1369 · AS3347 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h24 | 7:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1650 · AS1339 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 20h25 | 5:17 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2006 · AS526 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h30 | 4:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1390 · AS1339 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 20h25 | 5:17 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS636 · AS570 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h12 | 6:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS655 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 24h09 | 9:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS313 · AS3285 · AS2257 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h21 | 4:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2047 · AS128 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h55 | 7:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2264 · AS128 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h55 | 7:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS2006 · AS128 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 22h55 | 7:47 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS1650 · AS381 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 17h38 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS313 · AS528 | 8:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 21h30 | 6:22 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1983+ AA3576 | 9:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h15 | 6:44 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2113+ AA3576 | 9:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h03 | 5:32 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1673 · AA2427 | 10:08 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h06 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5957 · UA2106 | 10:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h51 | 7:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5957 · UA1495 | 10:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h31 | 5:56 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1860 · AA446 | 11:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h17 | 7:48 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3518 · UA1095 | 11:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h54 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3518 · UA367 | 11:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h52 | 8:28 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3518 · UA1147 | 11:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 18h50 | 6:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:10 PM Detroit, MI | 15h04 | 3:14 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:53 PM Detroit, MI | 12h41 | 6:34 AM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Fleet Week, a maritime celebration featuring the Blue Angels and naval ship tours
- Outside Lands, a major music festival showcasing top artists and local food
- Chinese New Year Parade, the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia with colorful floats and performances
- Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a free music festival in Golden Gate Park featuring a diverse lineup of bluegrass and folk artists.
- Thanksgiving, mild weather and a festive atmosphere with family gatherings
- Christmas, beautiful decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with outdoor activities and parades
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and beaches.
popular airports
Popular airports from Detroit, MI to San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in both terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Brookstone, and Hudson News.
- Parking available with options including short-term, long-term, and economy lots, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half-hour.
- Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport, in both terminals and near all gates.
- Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal.
- Showers are available in some lounges, but access may require lounge entry fees.
- Lounges available, including Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Lounge, offering amenities like scks and drinks.
- Lost and Found services are located in the North terminal and can be contacted for misplaced items.
- Car rental services are available, with major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise located in the Ground Transportation Center.
- Bus 261, Mcmara terminal, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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