2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Detroit.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| United Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. 33 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit | about 40m | $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare) |
| Bus | SMART Route 261 to Rosa Parks Transit Center | – | – |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Detroit 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.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit, about 40 minutes, $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.