San FranciscoDetroitDirect FlightsSFO–DTW
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
Flight time from SFO to DTW is estimated at about 4h 52m, based on the 2,074-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 6/day across 2 captured airlines, with Delta Air Lines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 05:40 to 23:56 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/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 6/day from SFO to DTW across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3.
- First departure
- 05:40
- Last departure
- 23:56
- Cadence
- 8 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 05:40 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to SFO flights — 6-7/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SFO to DTW, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 42 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 SFO to DTW?
The SFO to DTW flight time is estimated at about 4h 52m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SFO from DTW?
SFO to DTW is about 2,074 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to DTW?
Our current provider sample for SFO to DTW includes Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SFO to DTW?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SFO to DTW include Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.