Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Detroit and San Jose, California?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to San Jose, California?

Delta, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose, California. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to San Jose, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to San Jose?

Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to San Jose

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $306.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Chicago (MDW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 10m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Flights connecting via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 05m.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport.

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.

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7:00 am - 8:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

16h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:48 pm - 5:40 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$283Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

5:39 pm - 9:41 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

19h 02m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:44 pm - 5:40 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$283Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

8:35 pm - 8:12 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

26h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

2:41 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$292Frontier

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

7:15 am - 1:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

9h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:41 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$305Frontier

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 pm - 10:08 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

7h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

2:37 pm - 6:28 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$380Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 pm - 10:08 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

7h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

7:31 am - 10:16 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$380Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

4:15 pm - 9:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

7:55 am - 4:55 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$432Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

4:15 pm - 7:45 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

6h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

9:45 am - 6:55 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$437Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 1:51 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

10h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 5:32 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$437American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

1:34 pm - 9:34 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

11h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:56 am - 11:52 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$442American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

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7:15 am - 12:43 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:41 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$409Frontier

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Nov 12

7:15 am - 12:43 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:41 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$412Frontier

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Nov 13

7:01 am - 1:17 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

9h 16m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:45 pm - 5:22 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$590Alaska Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

5:39 pm - 10:57 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:45 pm - 5:22 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

30h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$590Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 10:52 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

7h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:40 pm - 6:27 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$650Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Nov 9

3:50 pm - 7:51 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

7h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

11:30 am - 6:27 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$650Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Nov 9

11:01 am - 6:29 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

10h 28m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:55 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$665American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

11:01 am - 6:29 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

10h 28m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 7:01 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$670American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

6:20 am - 12:20 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

9h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

11:40 am - 11:45 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 05m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl

$787Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 18

7:15 am - 2:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

9h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:45 am - 11:10 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$824Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22

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Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to San Jose, California

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 14

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 00m

1 stop

SJC8:00 pmSan Jose

Oct 18

SJC6:17 amSan Jose

20h 23m

1 stop

DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$283

Alaska Airlines

Oct 13

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 41m

2 stops

SJC5:41 pmSan Jose

Oct 21

SJC1:31 pmSan Jose

13h 09m

1 stop

DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$331

Alaska Airlines

Oct 16

DTW5:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 36m

2 stops

SJC12:35 pmSan Jose

Oct 20

SJC10:37 amSan Jose

16h 03m

1 stop

DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$338

Frontier flights from Detroit to San Jose, California

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Frontier

Oct 28

DTW8:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 37m

2 stops

SJC8:12 pmSan Jose

Nov 2

SJC2:41 pmSan Jose

11h 14m

1 stop

DTW4:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$292

Frontier

Nov 9

DTW7:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 31m

1 stop

SJC1:46 pmSan Jose

Nov 12

SJC2:41 pmSan Jose

11h 14m

1 stop

DTW4:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$305

Frontier

Nov 18

DTW8:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 37m

2 stops

SJC8:12 pmSan Jose

Nov 23

SJC4:15 pmSan Jose

11h 41m

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DTW6:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$306

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

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Wed 10/14

7:00 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

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Wed 10/21

4:48 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 52m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

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Fri 10/2

5:39 pm-9:41 am

1 stop19h 02m

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Mon 10/5

8:44 pm-5:40 am

1 stop29h 56m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

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Wed 10/28

8:35 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 37m

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1 stop11h 14m

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

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Mon 11/9

7:15 am-1:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Jose

Thu 11/12

2:41 pm-4:55 am

1 stop11h 14m

$305

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

6:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Jose

Tue 10/20

2:37 pm-6:28 am

1 stop12h 51m

$380

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

6:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Jose

Mon 10/19

7:31 am-10:16 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$380

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/10

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Jose

Sat 11/14

7:55 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$432

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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

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Wed 12/2

4:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Jose

Mon 12/7

9:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$437

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Jose

Mon 10/26

6:00 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$437

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

1:34 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Jose

Mon 11/16

11:56 am-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$442

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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 $359. If you are unable to visit San Jose, California during the month of January, then departing from Detroit during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $365.

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Best Price Found	$140
Fastest flight time	6h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Jose, California from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to San Jose, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $283.

The fastest flight from Detroit to San Jose, California takes 6h 30m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to San Jose, California. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - San Jose Airport.

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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 6h 30m.
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to San Jose Airport.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Detroit to San Jose, California is Airbus A319, representing 14.29% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 14.29%, Boeing 757 at 14.29%, and Airbus A321neo at 14.29%.
What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San Jose, California?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Detroit to San Jose, California is Southwest, representing 53% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Delta at 47%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,608 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,556 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $375	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,195 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,047 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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