Flights from Detroit Airport DTW to San Francisco Airport SFO

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Returns from £385.89

One-way from £245.92

Flying between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco International is very convenient as there are 11 airliners offering direct flights including China Southern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, ITA Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air France, United Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air New Zealand, Korean Air, KLM and Delta Air Lines. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 44 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at San Francisco International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Delta Air Lines433443408:3020:29VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM312230012:3520:29VIEW FLIGHTS
Korean Air112111108:3012:35VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111106:3006:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines111111106:3006:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111106:3006:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France111111016:4116:41VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic100110020:2920:29VIEW FLIGHTS
ITA Airways010101012:3512:35VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines100101008:3008:30VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS

Delta Air Lines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 08:30 and 20:29.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Delta Air Lines at delta.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
China Eastern AirlinesMU8850
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
KLMKL7248
Delta Air LinesDL469
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF5774
KLMKL5912
Delta Air LinesDL442
20:29
AirlineFlight  No
KLMKL5914
Delta Air LinesDL509
Virgin AtlanticVS1751
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Tuesday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL469
ITA AirwaysAZ5821
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF5774
KLMKL5912
Delta Air LinesDL442
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Wednesday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3051
KLMKL7501
Delta Air LinesDL469
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF5774
KLMKL5912
Delta Air LinesDL442
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Thursday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
China Eastern AirlinesMU8850
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL469
ITA AirwaysAZ5821
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF5774
KLMKL5912
Delta Air LinesDL442
20:29
AirlineFlight  No
KLMKL5914
Delta Air LinesDL509
Virgin AtlanticVS1751
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Friday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
KLMKL7248
Delta Air LinesDL469
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF5774
KLMKL5912
Delta Air LinesDL442
20:29
AirlineFlight  No
KLMKL5914
Delta Air LinesDL509
Virgin AtlanticVS1751
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Saturday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
China Eastern AirlinesMU8850
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL469
ITA AirwaysAZ5821
17:55
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ1253
Air FranceAF5774
Delta Air LinesDL442
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Sunday
06:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2859
Air New ZealandNZ2888
Asiana AirlinesOZ9538
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE3470
Delta Air LinesDL361
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL469
16:41
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL442
20:29
AirlineFlight  No
Delta Air LinesDL509
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Cleveland Hopkins to San Francisco04 Hours 53 Minutes
Grand Rapids Gerald R Ford to San Francisco04 Hours 31 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO is £245.92 ($318 €295.16)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest direct return flight from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO is £385.89 ($499 €463.16)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest flight one way from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO is £49.49 ($64 €59.40)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO?
The cheapest return flight from Detroit DTW to San Francisco SFO is £100.53 ($130 €120.66)
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Flight Info FAQ - Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Detroit to San Francisco?
The following airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO): Air France, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, ITA Airways, KLM, Korean Air, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
How far is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
The flight from Detroit to San Francisco is 3,337KM or 2,074 miles.
How long does the flight from Detroit to San Francisco to take?
The flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes 4 Hours 44 Minutes.

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