San FranciscotoDetroitFlight Time
SFO–DTW · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 52m, covering 2,074 miles. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 6/day departures, from 05:40 to 23:56 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/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Detroit
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate 6/day flights from SFO to DTW. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 05:40
- Last departure
- 23:56
- Cadence
- 8 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
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 a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 42 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 San Francisco to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) is about 4h 52m, based on the 2,074-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Detroit?
San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) is about 2,074 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW), with 6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Detroit?
The SFO–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR