Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Detroit to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and San Francisco takes around 5.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Detroit and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between Detroit and San Francisco is 3342 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between Detroit and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Delta Air Lines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, San Diego, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa, Guadalajara, Miami, Salt Lake City, Paris.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, Denver, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rome, Orlando, Mexico City, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Lisbon.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Detroit?

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Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Willow Run Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Detroit?

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The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Akron–Canton, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Windsor International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Detroit?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Detroit, including Indian Trails, Amtrak train, Greyhound.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Detroit and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Detroit and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Detroit and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Detroit and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between Detroit and San Francisco with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Detroit and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Detroit and San Francisco?

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Traveling between Detroit and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Detroit?

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There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Akron–Canton, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Windsor International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 16

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Detroit by bus or train?

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Yes, Detroit has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Detroit, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Detroit and San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Detroit and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$ 120
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$ 516
Cheapest round-trip	$ 133
Average round-trip	$ 442
Nonstop flights in December	$ 516 – $ 787

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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