Cheap flights from San Francisco to Detroit from £81
Trusted by millions
Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel
One search, all the best deals
Explore flight deals to Detroit
Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters
Search by stops
Search by price
Search by departure date
Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters
Search by stops
Search by price
Search by departure date
How much do flights to Detroit cost?
Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-90 min | $2; exact fare required | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | $45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | $35 – $60; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-45 min | $60 – $120; pre-booked; varies by provider | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
25-45 min | $40 – $100; per day; varies by vehicle and provider | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration | |
45-60 min | $12 – $18; to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended | every 2 hours (traffic dependent) | Ann Arbor travelers |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
- SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Detroit
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 12 total | Daily flights: 1.71 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 11 total | Daily flights: 1.57 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.11 | Tue 03.11 | Wed 04.11 | Thu 05.11 | Fri 06.11 | Sat 07.11 | Sun 08.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 10 total | Daily flights: 1.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Flair Airlines | FLE | F8 | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Detroit
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -1°C | -6°C |
| February | 0°C | -6°C |
| March | 6°C | 0°C |
| April | 12°C | 4°C |
| May | 19°C | 11°C |
| June | 24°C | 16°C |
| July | 27°C | 19°C |
| August | 26°C | 19°C |
| September | 23°C | 15°C |
| October | 15°C | 9°C |
| November | 8°C | 2°C |
| December | 2°C | -2°C |
14 day forecast
Detroit travel tips
Visit the largest surviving movie palace of the 1920s in Detroit
Have a pre-theatre drink at the Tin Roof Detroit bar with an amazing view from the roof. Then head to one more, no less amazing view — the Fox Theatre. It is the largest surviving movie palace of the 1920s. Built in 1928, it still hosts a lot of live productions and events.
Distract from the city centre to see fine arts in the outskirts of Detroit
Surprisingly Detroit has sophisticated places even on the outskirts. Head to 5200 Woodward Avenue and visit the world-class Detroit Institute of Art. View its Egyptian collection as well as its modern-day collection of masterpieces.
Bite a piece of NY in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Bagels on 1236 Michigan Avenue has managed to copy famous NY bagels and housemade cream cheeses. Come here, and you will not differ a popular Le Rouge bagel from that one in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.
Explore alternative trips
Flights from San Francisco
Flights to Detroit
Popular routes
Airports near San Francisco
Airports near Detroit
Download our app