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Detroit Metro Airport
The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights from Detroit to any destination. The Detroit Metro Airport is located at 9000 Middlebelt Road, approximately 21 miles from downtown Detroit. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Delta Airlines, Frontier, Air Tran and American Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website searches flights from all available airlines so you can choose a flight with cheap tickets.
Parking and Transportation
The Detroit Metro Airport offers long-term parking for $10 per day. It also runs complimentary shuttle services from the parking lots to the airport terminals. If you're traveling for more than four days, it's cheaper to take a cab to the airport. Cab fare from downtown Detroit costs $44.50. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, you can reserve a rental car using the Orbitz.com website. This way, you can get from the airport to your hotel without relying on public transportation.
Dining at the Airport
There are a variety of restaurants located at the airport including Chili's, Diego's Mexican Cantina, Detroit 500 and Fuddruckers. When you book your flight using Orbitz.com, you have plenty of time to grab a quick meal before your flight, because your travel arrangements are made before you arrive at the airport. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights from Detroit; it has all the tools you need to plan your entire trip.
San Francisco International Airport
The San Francisco International Airport is located on South Spruce Avenue, approximately 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Because the airport is one of the world's busiest airports, it houses numerous airline hubs. Air Berlin, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, US Airways, Asiana Airways and numerous other airlines offer flights to San Francisco. If you're traveling on a strict budget, you can find bargain prices on tickets by booking your flight through Orbitz.com.
Transportation From the Airport
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system runs from the San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco, and tickets cost approximately $7. SamTrans Public Bus Services also runs between the airport and downtown. Bus stops are located at the baggage claim in Terminals 2 and 3, and at Courtyard A in the International Terminal. You can also use Orbitz.com to rent a car for the duration of your trip. The airport offers a free shuttle service to take passengers from the airport terminal to the rental car center.
Weather in San Francisco
San Francisco has temperatures that range from 46 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The off-peak travel season runs from the beginning of December to the end of February. It rains more frequently during this time, but the temperature is still warm enough to tolerate the rain. If you book your trip through Orbitz.com during the off-peak travel season, you'll save money on your airline tickets.
Highlights and Attractions
Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower and Alcatraz are some major attractions in the San Francisco area. Orbitz.com does more than find you flights to San Francisco. The website has the information you need to plan your entire itinerary. You can purchase tickets to major attractions or make reservations to take a guided city tour.
Cheap flights from Detroit to San Francisco
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Feb 7 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
United Airlines
|
$350 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
United Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Feb 4 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$350 |
| Return Thu, Feb 7 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in February from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 20 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$350 |
| Return Wed, Feb 27 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Mar 7 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$365 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 6 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$350 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in March from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 6 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$350 |
| Return Wed, Mar 13 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 12 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
US Airways
|
$414 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
US Airways |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 24 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$360 |
| Return Wed, May 1 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in April from Detroit to San Francisco
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 24 | Detroit (DTW) | San Francisco (SFO) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$360 |
| Return Wed, May 1 | San Francisco (SFO) | Detroit (DTW) |
Frontier Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 3 direct flights are operating from Detroit to San Francisco today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 28m.
- Delta Air Lines flight 745 (2:55 AM GMT, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Detroit to San Francisco.
- Delta Air Lines flight 1997 (1:55 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Detroit to San Francisco.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Detroit to San Francisco (Delta Air Lines flight 1145, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 5h 25m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Detroit to San Francisco (Delta Air Lines flight 745, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 5h 32m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Detroit to San Francisco
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines | DTT | SFO | Tue, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 6 | $349 |
|
Frontier Airlines | DTT | SFO | Tue, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 6 | $349 |
Spirit Airlines | DTT | SFO | Sat, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 20 | $362 |
|
US Airways | DTT | SFO | Sat, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 20 | $364 |
Delta Air Lines | DTT | SFO | Thu, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 28 | $369 |
AirTran Airways | DTT | SFO | Sat, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 7 | $371 |
American Airlines | DTT | SFO | Mon, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 28 | $391 |
Sun Country Airlines | DTT | SFO | Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 | $461 |
Alaska Airlines | DTT | SFO | Sun, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 14 | $611 |
Air Canada | DTT | SFO | Thu, May 23 - Sat, May 25 | $891 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Delta Air Lines | DL745 | DTW | 8:55 AM | SFO | 11:28 AM | 738 | 5hr 33min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL1145 | DTW | 3:35 PM | SFO | 6:00 PM | 738 | 5hr 25min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL1997 | DTW | 7:55 PM | SFO | 10:22 PM | 738 | 5hr 27min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Delta Air Lines |
3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Airports in Detroit, MI, US
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1
Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Distance from City Center: 17.5 miles
Airports in San Francisco, CA, US
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1
San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles
