San Francisco to Detroit (SFO–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,065 mi airlines charter/private
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San Francisco to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,065 mi 3h 48m nonstop +3h ahead

SFO–YIP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → YIP
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
YIP → SFO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric SFO→YIP OAK→YIP SJC→YIP
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 36m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Willow Run Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,065 mi / 3,323 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,065 mi / 3,323 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,065 miles.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from YIP to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to YIP

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to YIP is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,065 miles (3,323 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).