Q: How many flights are there between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 33m. The most common departure time is 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 33m. The most common departure time is 11:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 5:50 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 1:18 pm.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 11:40 pm and lands at 7:10 am.

Question 5

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route.

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit on a daily basis.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May, where tickets cost C$ 625 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 986 and C$ 986 respectively.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Detroit. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne-County-DTW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 16

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 360 on average.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Detroit?

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Detroit, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 360 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 5:50 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 1:18 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 11:40 pm and lands at 7:10 am.

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Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Detroit?

All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Detroit?

The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Detroit flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Detroit, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Detroit?

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Detroit on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Detroit.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Detroit?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Detroit?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Detroit?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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