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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit from $91

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Alaska Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 4:19 pmSJC-DTW
19h 17m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:48 amDTW-SJC
19h 33m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 5:40 amSJC-DTW
8h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:03 pm - 9:20 pmDTW-SJC
10h 17m1 stop
$263Delta
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Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
American Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 10:35 pmSJC-DTW
7h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:34 pmDTW-SJC
13h 34m2 stops
$268American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:18 pmSJC-DTW
11h 18m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:34 pmDTW-SJC
13h 34m2 stops
$273American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
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3:27 pm - 5:00 amSJC-DTW
10h 33m1 stop
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6:35 am - 10:32 amDTW-SJC
30h 57m2 stops
$311Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Jan 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:21 pmSJC-DTW
24h 31m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 6:48 pmDTW-SJC
13h 58m1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 4:45 pmSJC-DTW
7h 27m1 stop
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7:50 am - 6:48 pmDTW-SJC
13h 58m1 stop
$317Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 4:59 amSJC-DTW
7h 23m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:27 pm - 10:32 amDTW-SJC
39h 05m2 stops
$320Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 4:59 amSJC-DTW
10h 32m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:27 pm - 10:32 amDTW-SJC
39h 05m2 stops
$331Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 6
Delta Logo
2:06 pm - 12:46 amSJC-DTW
7h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:17 am - 9:20 pmDTW-SJC
17h 03m2 stops
$348Delta
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Fri, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 28

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 21
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
11h 44m
2 stops
DTW8:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 27
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 42m
1 stop
SJC1:42 pmSan Jose
$268
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American Airlines
Jan 21
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
13h 30m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 27
DTW11:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 14m
2 stops
SJC6:34 pmSan Jose
$273
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American Airlines
Feb 5
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
8h 25m
2 stops
DTW5:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 9
DTW6:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 26m
1 stop
SJC12:01 pmSan Jose
$354
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Alaska Airlines
Jan 21
SJC6:02 pmSan Jose
19h 17m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 27
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 33m
1 stop
SJC9:48 amSan Jose
$262
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 24
SJC6:02 pmSan Jose
19h 17m
1 stop
DTW4:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 27
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 22m
2 stops
SJC4:37 pmSan Jose
$365
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 24
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
13h 45m
2 stops
DTW11:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 28
DTW1:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 27m
2 stops
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
$373
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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:02 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$262

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 1/24

6:00 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

2:03 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$263

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 1/21

11:51 am-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-6:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$268

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-8:18 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-6:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$273

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 12/12

3:27 pm-5:00 am

1 stop10h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

6:35 am-10:32 am

2 stops30h 57m

$311

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 12/15

7:50 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

7:50 am-6:48 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$314

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 12/15

6:18 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/18

7:50 am-6:48 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$317

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 12/30

6:36 pm-4:59 am

1 stop7h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

10:27 pm-10:32 am

2 stops39h 05m

$320

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 12/28

3:27 pm-4:59 am

1 stop10h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

10:27 pm-10:32 am

2 stops39h 05m

$331

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/23

2:06 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

7:17 am-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$348

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit from San Jose, California is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $218, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Detroit in July, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from San Jose, California to Detroit during January average around $227.

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 Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $374. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Jose, California to Detroit for around $416.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Jose, California to Detroit when you can find flight prices for as low as $391. Flying to Detroit in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $505 on average. Flights to Detroit from San Jose, California at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $419 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.

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?

As of November 2025, prices for San Jose, California to Detroit flights are approximately 30% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Tue and Fri

Airports in Detroit

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Detroit takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Detroit on Tuesday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Detroit: 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. 6h 07m 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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,159 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,046 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,997 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,252 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Jose, California to Detroit

    Across 1 Southwest flight from San Jose, California to Detroit this week, the average price was $536, with the best Southwest deals starting from $356 round-trip. 4,251 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

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