United Airlines
7:15 pmDTW
5h 23m
Nonstop
9:38 pmSFO
Example one-way total $333 · 1 adult · Taxes included
Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO), Apr 3, 2027: from $318 one way
Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO), Apr 3, 2027: from $318 one way on Axel, checked Nov 12, 2026. Lowest published fare: $318 one way, Axel-exclusive, Alaska Airlines, 1 stop, Apr 3, 2027, 1 adult, economy, checked Nov 12, 2026.
DTW → SFO1 adulteconomyOne way
4 flight options · 4 airlines
Nonstop flights
Sat, Apr 3 · One way
One-stop flights
Sat, Apr 3 · One way
Alaska Airlines
4:46 pmDTW
10h 13m
SEA · 2h 53m
11:59 pmSFO
Example one-way total $318 · 1 adult · Taxes included
Sat, Apr 3 · One way
American Airlines
3:33 pmDTW
9h 35m
DFW · 2h 34m
10:08 pmSFO
Example one-way total $366 · 1 adult · Taxes included
Sat, Apr 3 · One way
JetBlue Airways
7:00 amDTW
10h
BOS · 1h 40m
2:00 pmSFO
Example one-way total $368 · 1 adult · Taxes included
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Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO), Apr 3, 2027: from $318 one way on Axel, checked Nov 12, 2026. Lowest published fare: $318 one way, Axel-exclusive, Alaska Airlines, 1 stop, Apr 3, 2027, 1 adult, economy, checked Nov 12, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Times, duration, stops | Total price | Offered on | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-03 · one way | United Airlines | UA393 | 19:15:00→21:38:00 5h 23m nonstop | Axel-exclusive $333 | Nov 12, 2026 | Seen on travel dates |
| 2027-04-03 · one way | Alaska Airlines | AS313 + AS417 | 16:46:00→23:59:00 10h 13m 1 stop via SEA | Axel-exclusive $318 | Nov 12, 2026 | Seen on travel dates |
| 2027-04-03 · one way | American Airlines | AA679 + AA1430 | 15:33:00→22:08:00 9h 35m 1 stop via DFW | Axel-exclusive $366 | Nov 12, 2026 | Seen on travel dates |
| 2027-04-03 · one way | JetBlue Airways | B61236 + B61633 | 07:00:00→14:00:00 10h 00m 1 stop via BOS | Axel-exclusive $368 | Nov 12, 2026 | Recurring schedule |
Route overview: Detroit to San Francisco (SFO) flight deals
2027-04-03 · one way · Axel-exclusive $333
- United Airlines UA393: DTW 2027-04-03 19:15:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 21:38:00; nonstop; 323 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-04-03 · one way · Axel-exclusive $318
- Alaska Airlines AS313 / AS417: DTW 2027-04-03 16:46:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via SEA; 613 minutes. Local airport times.
- AS313: DTW 2027-04-03 16:46:00 → SEA 2027-04-03 18:47:00; layover at SEA: 173 minutes.
- AS417: SEA 2027-04-03 21:40:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 23:59:00.
2027-04-03 · one way · Axel-exclusive $366
- American Airlines AA679 / AA1430: DTW 2027-04-03 15:33:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 22:08:00; 1 stop(s) via DFW; 575 minutes. Local airport times.
- AA679: DTW 2027-04-03 15:33:00 → DFW 2027-04-03 17:38:00; layover at DFW: 154 minutes.
- AA1430: DFW 2027-04-03 20:12:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 22:08:00.
2027-04-03 · one way · Axel-exclusive $368
- JetBlue Airways B61236 / B61633: DTW 2027-04-03 07:00:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 14:00:00; 1 stop(s) via BOS; 600 minutes. Local airport times.
- B61236: DTW 2027-04-03 07:00:00 → BOS 2027-04-03 08:50:00; layover at BOS: 100 minutes.
- B61633: BOS 2027-04-03 10:30:00 → SFO 2027-04-03 14:00:00.
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