DetroitSan FranciscoDirect FlightsDTW–SFO
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from DTW to SFO is estimated at about 4h 52m, based on the 2,074-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 6-7/day across 2 captured airlines, with Delta Air Lines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:34 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 52m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,074 mi | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DTW to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from DTW to SFO across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for M, E.
- First departure
- 06:34
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal M · Seat map | 08:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to DTW flights — 6/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DTW to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DTW to SFO?
The DTW to SFO flight time is estimated at about 4h 52m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DTW from SFO?
DTW to SFO is about 2,074 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DTW to SFO?
Our current provider sample for DTW to SFO includes Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DTW to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DTW to SFO include Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.