Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $637 (€510) but you can travel from only $271 (€217) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2087 miles (3359 km) distance in 7h 19m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2087 miles (3359 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $637 (€510) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 7h 19m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
$576
Average price
$1037
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Flights per day
93
Distance
3359 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI will cost around $1037 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $576.
Of the 93 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Detroit, MI onTue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct flights cover the 3359 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the longest flights will take 7 h 17 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.
AS316 · AS313
AS1327 · AS313
AS591 · AS139
AS1340 · AS139
AS68 · AS139
UA2355
UA1333 · UA1220
UA2378 · UA5785
UA2420 · UA448
AA6404+
AA3107San Francisco, CA - Detroit, MICompare United, Alaska Airlines


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Compare bus for San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €217. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €217, and a flight costs an average of €510.
Distance: 2087 miles (3359 km)
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€510 Average price | €266 Average price | €231 Average price Cheapest |
8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 22m Average total duration 57h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 71h 5m Average total duration 70h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI flights for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2420 · UA448 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h10 | 8:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1687 · UA4048 | 1:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h34 | 8:49 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404+ AA1287 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h18 | 4:18 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2614+ AA6245 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h30 | 12:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2614+ AA3469 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h56 | 10:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2553+ AA5448 | 2:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h27 | 4:37 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1140 · UA3626 | 2:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h19 | 12:04 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2374 · UA1989 · UA5785 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h38 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1878 · AA1297 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h17 | 12:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS68 · AS139 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h20 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2374 · UA1870 · UA5785 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h38 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1878 · AA2352 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h34 | 3:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1878 · AA2371 | 3:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h44 | 5:44 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1746 · AA1268 | 3:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h32 | 4:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5937 · UA517 · UA685 | 3:32 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h11 | 4:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5991 · UA1961 · UA1220 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h35 | 3:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5991 · UA1383 · UA5785 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h58 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5991 · UA2680 · UA1220 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h35 | 3:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5991 · UA517 · UA685 | 4:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h03 | 4:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS718 · AS741 · AS139 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h20 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1146 · AA2352 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h34 | 3:34 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS718 · AS785 · AS139 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h20 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS718 · AS676 · AS139 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h20 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1146 · AA2371 | 5:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h44 | 5:44 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1483 · UA1779 · UA5785 | 5:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h30 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2411 · AA1287 | 5:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h03 | 4:18 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS656 · AS139 | 6:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h07 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3303 · AS401 · AS139 | 6:46 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h34 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3303 · AS458 · AS139 | 6:46 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h34 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA1383 · UA5785 | 6:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h46 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA1961 · UA1220 | 6:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h23 | 3:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA611 · UA706 · UA5785 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h38 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2047 · AS1301 · AS139 | 7:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2047 · AS698 · AS139 | 7:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2047 · AS614 · AS139 | 7:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2047 · AS585 · AS139 | 7:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2177 · UA1779 · UA5785 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h18 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3016 · AS734 · AS139 | 7:44 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h36 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS2241 · AS139 | 7:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h27 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS2249 · AS139 | 7:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h27 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS3048 · AS139 | 7:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h27 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS235 · AS3454 · AS139 | 7:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h27 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1996 · AA2508 | 8:07 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h50 | 3:57 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA689 · UA4024 | 8:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h01 | 4:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS580 · AS139 | 8:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h24 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1387 · UA685 | 9:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h43 | 4:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1333 · UA1220 | 9:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h15 | 3:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2114 · AA1287 | 9:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h06 | 4:18 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2651 · AA2582 | 9:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h55 | 2:21 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2651 · AA3195 | 9:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h45 | 4:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2651 · AA2371 | 9:26 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h18 | 5:44 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2061 · AS1301 · AS139 | 9:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h49 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2061 · AS614 · AS139 | 9:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h49 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2378 · UA5785 | 9:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h03 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3216 · AS774 · AS139 | 9:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h44 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2453 · AS2059 · AS139 | 9:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h35 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS2453 · AS3023 · AS139 | 9:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h35 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2177 · AA2374 | 10:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h59 | 4:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3226 · AS774 · AS139 | 10:33 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h47 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1340 · AS313 | 10:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 22h06 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1340 · AS139 | 10:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h30 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1302 · AS3454 · AS139 | 11:07 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h13 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA491 · AA2374 | 11:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h06 | 4:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
AS591 · AS139 | 12:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h38 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2195 · AS361 · AS139 | 12:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h38 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS591 · AS313 | 12:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 20h14 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA561 · AA2374 | 1:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h02 | 4:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS139 | 1:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h38 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS758 · AS313 | 1:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 19h14 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2376 · UA745 · UA4546 | 2:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h38 | 3:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2633 · UA2624 · UA4546 | 3:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h23 | 3:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1327 · AS313 | 4:46 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h10 | 8:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2355 | 5:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 4h41 | 10:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Detroit Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz festival in the world featuring renowned artists and vibrant performances
- Detroit Auto Show, an iconic event showcasing the latest innovations in the automotive industry
- Movement Electronic Music Festival, a celebration of electronic music held annually in Hart Plaza with top DJs and immersive experiences.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a great time to enjoy the last days of summer with various local festivals and events.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI
- 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
- 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
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