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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit from $97

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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:06 pm - 5:12 am
SJC
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DTW
10h 06m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 9:42 am
DTW
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SJC
19h 28m2 stops
$245Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 10:56 am
SJC
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DTW
9h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:19 pm - 5:38 pm
DTW
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SJC
8h 19m1 stop
$261Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Frontier Logo
8:20 pm - 10:59 am
SJC
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DTW
11h 39m2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:50 am - 7:13 pm
DTW
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SJC
14h 23m1 stop
$264Frontier
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:49 pm
SJC
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DTW
12h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:56 pm
DTW
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SJC
7h 11m1 stop
$266United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Frontier Logo
3:27 pm - 6:20 am
SJC
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DTW
11h 53m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:50 am - 7:13 pm
DTW
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SJC
14h 23m1 stop
$271Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:49 pm
SJC
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DTW
12h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 8:56 pm
DTW
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SJC
12h 51m2 stops
$272United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 11:55 pm
SJC
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DTW
26h 13m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 8:40 am
DTW
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SJC
26h 39m1 stop
$273Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 4:30 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 56m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 9:42 am
DTW
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SJC
27h 41m1 stop
$275Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 4:26 pm
SJC
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DTW
22h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:28 am
DTW
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SJC
20h 06m1 stop
$279Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:57 pm - 4:30 am
SJC
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DTW
28h 33m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:40 am
DTW
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SJC
16h 25m1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
Mar 9
SJC7:15 pmSan Jose
11h 41m
2 stops
DTW9:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 16
DTW6:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 24m
1 stop
SJC10:32 pmSan Jose
$342
American Airlines
Feb 15
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
9h 41m
1 stop
DTW6:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 18
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 21m
1 stop
SJC10:31 pmSan Jose
$347
American Airlines
Jan 29
SJC9:55 amSan Jose
9h 35m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 1
DTW11:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 14m
2 stops
SJC6:34 pmSan Jose
$348

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 19
SJC12:15 pmSan Jose
6h 55m
1 stop
DTW10:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 24
DTW1:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 55m
1 stop
SJC5:55 pmSan Jose
$291
Southwest
Mar 18
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
6h 20m
1 stop
DTW3:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 18
DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 30m
1 stop
SJC11:45 pmSan Jose
$295
Southwest
Mar 12
SJC7:40 amSan Jose
9h 05m
1 stop
DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 18
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 00m
1 stop
SJC10:10 pmSan Jose
$304

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Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/29

4:06 pm-5:12 am

1 stop10h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

5:14 pm-9:42 am

2 stops19h 28m

$245

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 2/25

10:35 pm-10:56 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

12:19 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$261

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/30

8:20 pm-10:59 am

2 stops11h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

7:50 am-7:13 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$264

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/3

8:40 am-11:49 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

4:45 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$266

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 4/9

3:27 pm-6:20 am

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

7:50 am-7:13 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$271

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/3

8:40 am-11:49 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

11:05 am-8:56 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$272

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 2/22

6:42 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

9:01 am-8:40 am

1 stop26h 39m

$273

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/29

12:34 pm-4:30 am

1 stop12h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

9:01 am-9:42 am

1 stop27h 41m

$275

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 3/10

2:36 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

5:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 06m

$279

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 2/22

8:57 pm-4:30 am

1 stop28h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

7:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 25m

$280

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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 $429.

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 $455 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 $232 on momondo.

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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?

As of January 2026, prices for San Jose, California to Detroit flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$376

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The best 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 34m
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 34m 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.

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  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $151Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,289 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,097 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,025 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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