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There are both direct and connecting flight flying between San Francisco and Detroit. JetBlue and Frontier Airlines provide connecting flights, whereas Delta Air Lines provides direct flights between the destinations. The layovers are at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

There are a couple of parking options in San Francisco International Airport (SFO). They include the long-term parking garage, the International Garages A and G, and the Domestic Garage. When flying from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can park your car in any of these garages that will convenience you the most.

The Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel located 2.1 miles from the airport is among the hotels from which you can choose to spend the night if you have an early morning flight from the airport. The Millwood hotel is also a good option for travelers since it is located only 3.2 miles away.

There are a couple of lounges which passengers can use to refresh themselves as they get through the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The KLM Lounge located near Gate A1 in Terminal 1 is among the available lounges. Other lounges include the American Airlines Admirals Club located near Gate B13 of Terminal 1, The Centurion Lounge near Gate F2 in Terminal 3, and the Delta Sky Club also in Terminal 1 near Gate C3.

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.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $571 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $470 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $606, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, night flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:36 am and lands at 10:11 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 3:35 am.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $527. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 35m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $354 to $1,753. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 7h 11m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 7h 22m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $392 to $670, with an average of $527 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • JetBlue