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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit from $98

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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 4:30 am
SJC
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DTW
15h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 5:44 pm
DTW
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SJC
25h 29m
1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 4:30 am
SJC
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DTW
15h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:39 am
DTW
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SJC
28h 09m
2 stops
$215Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Delta Logo
10:56 pm - 6:30 am
SJC
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DTW
4h 34mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:48 pm
DTW
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SJC
4h 53mnonstop
$227Delta
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 11:02 am
SJC
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DTW
9h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:48 pm
DTW
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SJC
4h 53mnonstop
$237Delta
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 6:45 pm
SJC
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DTW
9h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 10:05 pm
DTW
-
SJC
8h 06m
1 stop
$247Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:09 pm
SJC
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DTW
10h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 9:05 pm
DTW
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SJC
7h 22m
1 stop
$252United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:09 pm
SJC
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DTW
10h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:28 am - 9:05 pm
DTW
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SJC
13h 37m
2 stops
$258United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 4:26 pm
SJC
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DTW
27h 10m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 10:28 am
DTW
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SJC
20h 06m
1 stop
$287Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
10:56 pm - 6:30 am
SJC
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DTW
4h 34mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:48 pm
DTW
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SJC
4h 53mnonstop
$291Delta
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 9:24 am
SJC
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DTW
8h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:48 pm
DTW
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SJC
4h 53mnonstop
$301Delta
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets
Delta
May 12
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
4h 34m
DTW6:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
May 19
DTW7:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 53m
SJC9:48 pmSan Jose
$227
Delta
May 12
SJC10:20 pmSan Jose
9h 42m
1 stop
DTW11:02 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
May 19
DTW7:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 53m
SJC9:48 pmSan Jose
$237
Delta
Feb 24
SJC6:20 amSan Jose
9h 25m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 25
DTW4:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 06m
1 stop
SJC10:05 pmSan Jose
$247

United Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best United Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 24
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
10h 19m
2 stops
DTW10:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 3
DTW4:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 22m
1 stop
SJC9:05 pmSan Jose
$252
United Airlines
Feb 24
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
10h 19m
2 stops
DTW10:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 3
DTW10:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 37m
2 stops
SJC9:05 pmSan Jose
$258
United Airlines
Feb 24
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
10h 19m
2 stops
DTW10:09 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 25
DTW10:28 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 37m
2 stops
SJC9:05 pmSan Jose
$408

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Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/2

9:35 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

7:15 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$200

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/2

9:35 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:30 am-9:39 am

2 stops28h 09m

$215

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 5/12

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$227

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 5/12

10:20 pm-11:02 am

1 stop9h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/19

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$237

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/24

6:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

4:59 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$247

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/24

8:50 am-10:09 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

4:43 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$252

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/24

8:50 am-10:09 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

10:28 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$258

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:16 am-4:26 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 06m

$287

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$291

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:20 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$301

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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 $345. 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 $456 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

$223

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Mon, 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 $223. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $297.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Detroit takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Detroit on Monday, 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?

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

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $126Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,384 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,198 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,119 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $365Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,268 reviews
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