DetroittoSan FranciscoFlight Time
DTW–SFO · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 4h 52m, covering 2,074 miles. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 06:34 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 52m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,074 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to San Francisco
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate 6-7/day flights from DTW to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals M and E at DTW.
- First departure
- 06:34
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal M · Seat map |
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 a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 4h 52m, based on the 2,074-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from San Francisco?
Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,074 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to San Francisco?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to San Francisco?
The DTW–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF