$169 Cheap American Airlines flights Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO)

Grab budget-friendly return American Airlines flights from $309 from DTW to SFO by sorting your results from "Price (lowest to highest)" on Expedia. Or search for deals from $169 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Search for cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) one to three months prior to your departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare class and journey, the best day of the week to book a domestic flight is generally Sunday and the most expensive day tends to be Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

To find the earliest departures from DTW to SFO with American Airlines, filter your search by "Early Morning" and "Morning." Choosing an early flight generally means cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.