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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose from $130

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Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:32 amDTW-SJC
8h 32m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:27 pm - 12:59 amSJC-DTW
9h 32m1 stop
$158Frontier
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vie., oct. 24 - dom., oct. 26
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:14 pmDTW-SJC
10h 04m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 12:46 amSJC-DTW
9h 20m1 stop
$201Frontier
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jue., oct. 2 - dom., oct. 5
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:32 amDTW-SJC
8h 32m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:27 pm - 12:59 amSJC-DTW
9h 32m1 stop
$203Frontier
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vie., oct. 24 - dom., oct. 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 8:00 pmDTW-SJC
11h 45m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 4:18 pmSJC-DTW
6h 43m1 stop
$272Spirit Airlines
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mar., sep. 30 - sáb., oct. 4
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 3:57 pmDTW-SJC
10h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 11:59 pmSJC-DTW
7h 44m1 stop
$299Delta
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mar., oct. 14 - sáb., oct. 18
Delta Logo
5:56 pm - 10:58 pmDTW-SJC
8h 02m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 pm - 5:44 amSJC-DTW
6h 34m1 stop
$307Delta
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mar., oct. 21 - vie., oct. 24
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 11:20 amDTW-SJC
8h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:55 pm - 10:10 amSJC-DTW
10h 15m1 stop
$344Southwest
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mar., oct. 14 - sáb., oct. 18
American Airlines Logo
7:24 am - 6:36 pmDTW-SJC
14h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:27 pmSJC-DTW
7h 27m1 stop
$357American Airlines
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mié., nov. 19 - mié., dic. 3
American Airlines Logo
7:24 am - 6:36 pmDTW-SJC
14h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:57 am - 11:37 pmSJC-DTW
10h 40m2 stops
$362American Airlines
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mié., nov. 19 - mié., dic. 3
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 2:15 pmDTW-SJC
9h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 10:40 pmSJC-DTW
8h 40m2 stops
$382Southwest
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mié., nov. 19 - mié., dic. 3

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Jose

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San Jose flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 24
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 32m
1 stop
SJC11:32 amSan Jose
Oct 26
SJC12:27 pmSan Jose
9h 32m
1 stop
DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$158
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Frontier
Oct 2
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 04m
1 stop
SJC1:14 pmSan Jose
Oct 5
SJC12:26 pmSan Jose
9h 20m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$201
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Frontier
Oct 24
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 32m
1 stop
SJC11:32 amSan Jose
Oct 26
SJC12:27 pmSan Jose
9h 32m
1 stop
DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$203
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Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San Jose

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to San Jose flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
DTW11:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 45m
1 stop
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
Oct 4
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
6h 43m
1 stop
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$272
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 26
DTW11:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 06m
1 stop
SJC3:21 pmSan Jose
Sep 29
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
6h 43m
1 stop
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$486
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 16
DTW11:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 45m
1 stop
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
Sep 20
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
10h 10m
1 stop
DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$566
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/24

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

San Jose

dom. 10/26

12:27 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 32m

$158

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/2

6:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Jose

dom. 10/5

12:26 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 20m

$201

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/24

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

San Jose

dom. 10/26

12:27 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 32m

$203

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 9/30

11:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 45m

San Jose

sáb. 10/4

6:35 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$272

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/14

8:25 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 32m

San Jose

sáb. 10/18

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$299

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/21

5:56 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Jose

vie. 10/24

8:10 pm-5:44 am

1 stop6h 34m

$307

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/14

5:25 am-11:20 am

2 stops8h 55m

San Jose

sáb. 10/18

8:55 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 15m

$344

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/19

7:24 am-6:36 pm

1 stop14h 12m

San Jose

mié. 12/3

6:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$357

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/19

7:24 am-6:36 pm

1 stop14h 12m

San Jose

mié. 12/3

9:57 am-11:37 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$362

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/19

7:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

mié. 12/3

11:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$382

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and San Jose?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Jose. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $211. If you aren’t able to travel to San Jose during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $257.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $317. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Jose on Monday is $829.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Jose?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Jose is at noon. Flights from Detroit to San Jose during this time can be as low as $268. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Jose is in the evening when prices are around $519.

What is the cheapest Detroit to San Jose flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Jose?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Jose from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Jose for around $396 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Jose from Detroit for as low as $340 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to San Jose flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to San Jose flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit to San Jose flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Detroit to San Jose flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to San Jose

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San Jose according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Detroit to San Jose by plane?

    The distance between Detroit and San Jose is about 2069.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 7h 01m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San Jose Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San Jose Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Jose Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to San Jose?

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Jose?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $144Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $366Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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