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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose from $103

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11:28 am - 10:29 amDTW-SJC
26h 01m1 stop
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11:14 am - 8:44 pmSJC-DTW
30h 30m2 stops
$259Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
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7:15 pm - 6:37 pmDTW-SJC
26h 22m1 stop
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12:34 pm - 6:19 pmSJC-DTW
26h 45m2 stops
$264Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
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12:19 pm - 10:29 amDTW-SJC
25h 10m2 stops
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7:31 pm - 9:02 pmSJC-DTW
22h 31m1 stop
$273Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:19 pm - 6:37 pmDTW-SJC
33h 18m2 stops
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4:06 pm - 5:12 amSJC-DTW
10h 06m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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12:19 pm - 10:29 amDTW-SJC
25h 10m2 stops
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4:06 pm - 5:12 amSJC-DTW
10h 06m1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 22
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12:19 pm - 6:37 pmDTW-SJC
33h 18m2 stops
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9:35 am - 4:40 amSJC-DTW
16h 05m1 stop
$279Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 23
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12:19 pm - 10:29 amDTW-SJC
25h 10m2 stops
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9:35 am - 4:40 amSJC-DTW
16h 05m1 stop
$281Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
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7:15 pm - 6:37 pmDTW-SJC
26h 22m1 stop
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7:31 pm - 9:02 pmSJC-DTW
22h 31m1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
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6:00 am - 6:14 pmDTW-SJC
15h 14m2 stops
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7:31 pm - 9:02 pmSJC-DTW
22h 31m1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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5:15 pm - 9:48 amDTW-SJC
19h 33m1 stop
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6:02 pm - 4:19 pmSJC-DTW
19h 17m1 stop
$285Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2

Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to San Jose, California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Detroit to San Jose, California flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 29
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 33m
1 stop
SJC9:48 amSan Jose
Feb 2
SJC6:02 pmSan Jose
19h 17m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$285
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 10
DTW5:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 09m
1 stop
SJC1:50 pmSan Jose
Jan 31
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
26h 19m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$301
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 18
DTW5:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 47m
1 stop
SJC5:09 pmSan Jose
Feb 23
SJC10:16 amSan Jose
27h 10m
1 stop
DTW4:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$320
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United Airlines flights from Detroit to San Jose, California

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to San Jose, California flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 24
DTW4:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 23m
1 stop
SJC9:06 pmSan Jose
Feb 28
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
10h 16m
2 stops
DTW10:06 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$324
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United Airlines
Dec 10
DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 36m
2 stops
SJC5:51 pmSan Jose
Jan 31
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
8h 46m
2 stops
DTW8:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$329
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United Airlines
Dec 2
DTW4:48 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 39m
1 stop
SJC9:27 pmSan Jose
Dec 6
SJC12:40 pmSan Jose
6h 50m
1 stop
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$507
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

11:28 am-10:29 am

1 stop26h 01m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

11:14 am-8:44 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$259

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

7:15 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop26h 22m

San Jose

Thu 1/22

12:34 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$264

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

12:19 pm-10:29 am

2 stops25h 10m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

7:31 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$273

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

12:19 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops33h 18m

San Jose

Thu 1/22

4:06 pm-5:12 am

1 stop10h 06m

$277

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

12:19 pm-10:29 am

2 stops25h 10m

San Jose

Thu 1/22

4:06 pm-5:12 am

1 stop10h 06m

$278

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

12:19 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops33h 18m

San Jose

Fri 1/23

9:35 am-4:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

$279

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

12:19 pm-10:29 am

2 stops25h 10m

San Jose

Fri 1/23

9:35 am-4:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

$281

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

7:15 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop26h 22m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

7:31 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$282

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-6:14 pm

2 stops15h 14m

San Jose

Mon 1/19

7:31 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$284

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

San Jose

Mon 2/2

6:02 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$285

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California from Detroit, with most prices found around $211. If you are unable to visit San Jose, California during the month of January, then departing from Detroit during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $289.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Jose, California from Detroit is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $317. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Detroit to San Jose, California for around $829.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Jose, California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $268. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to San Jose, California, so prices are often more expensive at around $519 per ticket.

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, California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Jose, California from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Jose, California for around $395 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Jose, California from Detroit for as low as $309 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, California flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Detroit to San Jose, California flights are approximately 22% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San Jose, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

4h 53m

Direct flights

Fri

Airports in San Jose, California

1 airport
The fastest flight from Detroit to San Jose, California takes 4h 53m
Direct flights go from Detroit to San Jose, California on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near San Jose, California: San Jose (SJC)
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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 20m.

  • 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, California?

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose, California

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,146 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,103 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,008 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $341Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,245 reviews
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