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

Las Vegas (LAS) was the most common stop: 91% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Detroit

What airlines fly to Detroit?

Delta, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Detroit from San Jose, California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Detroit. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Detroit on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $188.

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

Flights connecting via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 33m.

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

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 08m.

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

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit refresh daily.

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

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

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Detroit.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $460 to $772. The lowest price recently found on this route was $239.

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2:45 pm - 12:15 am

SJC

DTW

6h 30m

1 stop

10:40 am - 4:40 pm

DTW

SJC

9h 00m

1 stop

$239Southwest

Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18

6:30 am - 6:18 pm

SJC

DTW

8h 48m

1 stop

8:40 am - 9:07 pm

DTW

SJC

15h 27m

2 stops

$244United Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

8:45 am - 10:17 pm

SJC

DTW

10h 32m

2 stops

12:11 pm - 10:41 pm

DTW

SJC

13h 30m

2 stops

$249United Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

6:37 pm - 10:14 am

SJC

DTW

12h 37m

2 stops

3:32 pm - 9:09 pm

DTW

SJC

8h 37m

1 stop

$252United Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Fri, Jul 10

10:22 am - 5:44 am

SJC

DTW

16h 22m

1 stop

7:09 am - 1:50 pm

DTW

SJC

9h 41m

1 stop

$259Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

6:15 am - 3:59 pm

SJC

DTW

30h 44m

1 stop

5:14 pm - 10:35 pm

DTW

SJC

8h 21m

1 stop

$279Alaska Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23

6:39 pm - 11:38 am

SJC

DTW

13h 59m

2 stops

8:07 pm - 6:12 pm

DTW

SJC

25h 05m

1 stop

$280Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22

2:12 pm - 6:43 pm

SJC

DTW

25h 31m

2 stops

8:07 pm - 6:02 pm

DTW

SJC

24h 55m

1 stop

$281Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 13

8:22 pm - 5:35 am

SJC

DTW

30h 13m

1 stop

10:27 pm - 7:27 pm

DTW

SJC

24h 00m

2 stops

$286Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26

10:24 am - 5:44 am

SJC

DTW

16h 20m

1 stop

7:09 am - 7:04 pm

DTW

SJC

14h 55m

2 stops

$287Alaska Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

United Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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United Airlines

Apr 21

SJC6:30 amSan Jose

8h 48m

1 stop

DTW6:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 28

DTW8:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 27m

2 stops

SJC9:07 pmSan Jose

$244

United Airlines

Apr 21

SJC8:45 amSan Jose

10h 32m

2 stops

DTW10:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 28

DTW12:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 30m

2 stops

SJC10:41 pmSan Jose

$249

United Airlines

Jun 20

SJC6:37 pmSan Jose

12h 37m

2 stops

DTW10:14 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Jul 10

DTW3:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 37m

1 stop

SJC9:09 pmSan Jose

$252

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Southwest

Apr 17

SJC2:45 pmSan Jose

6h 30m

1 stop

DTW12:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 18

DTW10:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 00m

1 stop

SJC4:40 pmSan Jose

$239

Southwest

May 22

SJC10:55 pmSan Jose

8h 05m

1 stop

DTW10:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 29

DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 00m

1 stop

SJC7:00 pmSan Jose

$349

Southwest

Apr 17

SJC6:00 amSan Jose

6h 20m

1 stop

DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 18

DTW1:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 20m

2 stops

SJC7:05 pmSan Jose

$353

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Fri 4/17

2:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 30m

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Sat 4/18

10:40 am-4:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

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San Jose

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

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Tue 4/28

8:40 am-9:07 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$244

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SJC - DTW

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San Jose

Tue 4/21

8:45 am-10:17 pm

2 stops10h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

12:11 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$249

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SJC - DTW

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San Jose

Sat 6/20

6:37 pm-10:14 am

2 stops12h 37m

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3:32 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$252

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SJC - DTW

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San Jose

Tue 4/21

10:22 am-5:44 am

1 stop16h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:09 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$259

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop30h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

5:14 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$279

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:39 pm-11:38 am

2 stops13h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:07 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$280

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 5/10

2:12 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

8:07 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$281

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 4/20

8:22 pm-5:35 am

1 stop30h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

10:27 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$286

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 4/22

10:24 am-5:44 am

1 stop16h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/29

7:09 am-7:04 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$287

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

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Detroit from San Jose, California is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $346. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Jose, California to Detroit for around $432.

What is the cheapest San Jose to Detroit flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit from San Jose, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit for around $499 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit from San Jose, California for as low as $263 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Jose to Detroit flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Best Price Found	$175
Fastest flight time	4h 28m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $175. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $376.

The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Detroit takes 4h 28m

Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Detroit on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in Detroit. From San Jose, California there are direct flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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How far is San Jose to Detroit by plane?
A flight from San Jose to Detroit will travel around 2069.3 mi. 4h 28m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit?
As of March 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Detroit?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Detroit.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Detroit. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Jose, California to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Jose, California and Detroit, the leading plane model is Embraer 195 E2, making up 14.81% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) with 10.19%, Airbus A321neo with 9.26%, and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 with 7.41%.
What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to Detroit?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Jose, California to Detroit is Delta (43% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Spirit Airlines (34%), Southwest (15%), and American Airlines (8%).

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,516 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,421 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,278 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,317 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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