2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit to San Francisco.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
| United Airlines | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | SFO San Francisco International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
12 miles (19 km) from the city centre. 54.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations | about 30m | regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit. San Francisco uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 2,087 miles (3,359 km), measured between the city centres.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations, about 30 minutes, regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.