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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:34 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 3:54 am.

The flight takes about 4h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 34m, 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 San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $398 to $680, with an average of $539 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $539 route average. Book 25 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 Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $576 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 Boeing 757 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening 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 $395 to $1,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $476 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $600, a difference of $124.

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

• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 7h via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 22m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

SFO has several lounges for travelers looking to relax before a flight. Options include the Air France - KLM Lounge in Dianne Feinstein International Terminal A and the American Airlines Admirals Club near Gate B13 in Terminal 1. The Centurion Lounge is in Terminal 2, Concourse D and the Delta Sky Club is in Terminal 1 near Gate C3.

Parking options at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) include the long-term parking garage, International Garages A and G and the Domestic Garage. Travelers can park in any of these garages.