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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 1:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:08 pm and lands at 2:32 am.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 24m, covering 2,072 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco range from $362 to $597, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $457 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $253 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $495 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $312 to $1,598. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $239, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $155.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 7h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 27m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, pets are allowed if they are properly packed and approved for travel. DTW has a pet-friendly area with plastic bags and solid-waste disposal containers. The airport also has a pet therapy program with certified therapy dogs to help reduce fear related to travel. The program is located at Evans and McNamara Terminals.

The Airport Travel Agency offers business-center services including notary, faxing, photocopying and passport photos. Free WiFi is available throughout the terminals for connecting with partners or clients on a mobile device or laptop.