Flights from Detroit Airport DTW to San Francisco Airport SFO

Q: How long does the flight from Detroit to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Detroit to San Francisco takes4 Hours 44 Minutes.

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Flying between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco International is very convenient as there are 15 airliners offering direct flights including TAP Air Portugal, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Icelandair, Hawaiian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Air France, 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!

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at San Francisco International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to San Francisco International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Find hotels close to San Francisco International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

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

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Delta Air Lines	4	4	4	2	3	4	4	07:00	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM	2	2	2	0	0	2	0	15:50	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France	1	2	2	0	1	1	0	15:50	23:11	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	18:30	20:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	17:35	17:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Korean Air	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	07:00	07:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
JetBlue	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	03:28	21:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
TAP Air Portugal	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	03:28	03:28	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	03:28	03:28	VIEW FLIGHTS
Japan Airlines	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	03:28	03:28	VIEW FLIGHTS
Icelandair	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	03:28	03:28	VIEW FLIGHTS
Hawaiian Airlines	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	03:28	03:28	VIEW FLIGHTS
China Eastern Airlines	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	07:00	07:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

Delta Air Lines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 07:00 and 20:55.

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.

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