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 56% 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 connection time from San Jose, California to Detroit?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 00m.

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

Las Vegas (LAS) was the most common stop: 83% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 22m.

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

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

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 February 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 $440 to $624. The lowest price recently found on this route was $270.

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7:42 pm - 4:35 am

SJC

DTW

29h 53m

1 stop

7:07 pm - 7:02 pm

DTW

SJC

26h 55m

1 stop

$270Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1

7:42 pm - 10:59 am

SJC

DTW

12h 17m

2 stops

7:07 pm - 7:02 pm

DTW

SJC

26h 55m

1 stop

$272Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1

8:11 pm - 10:58 am

SJC

DTW

11h 47m

2 stops

6:14 pm - 7:27 pm

DTW

SJC

28h 13m

1 stop

$279Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19

6:57 pm - 6:15 am

SJC

DTW

8h 18m

1 stop

6:14 pm - 7:25 pm

DTW

SJC

28h 11m

1 stop

$285Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9

8:22 pm - 8:54 pm

SJC

DTW

21h 32m

1 stop

6:14 pm - 7:27 pm

DTW

SJC

28h 13m

1 stop

$287Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, Apr 25

8:11 pm - 8:54 pm

SJC

DTW

21h 43m

1 stop

6:14 pm - 7:27 pm

DTW

SJC

28h 13m

1 stop

$294Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19

6:57 pm - 6:15 am

SJC

DTW

8h 18m

1 stop

6:14 pm - 7:25 pm

DTW

SJC

28h 11m

1 stop

$298Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9

7:42 pm - 4:35 am

SJC

DTW

29h 53m

1 stop

9:31 pm - 7:02 pm

DTW

SJC

48h 31m

2 stops

$299Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31

7:42 pm - 4:35 am

SJC

DTW

29h 53m

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11:54 am - 9:34 am

DTW

SJC

24h 40m

2 stops

$303Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 2

6:32 pm - 6:30 am

SJC

DTW

8h 58m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 9:40 pm

DTW

SJC

4h 55mnonstop

$307Delta

Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13

Frontier flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose, California to Detroit flight tickets

Frontier

Apr 6

SJC8:32 pmSan Jose

25h 27m

2 stops

DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 13

DTW7:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 52m

1 stop

SJC7:37 pmSan Jose

$335

Frontier

Mar 30

SJC8:20 pmSan Jose

11h 39m

2 stops

DTW10:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 2

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 02m

2 stops

SJC7:02 pmSan Jose

$353

Frontier

Mar 5

SJC10:34 amSan Jose

21h 25m

2 stops

DTW10:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mar 8

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 07m

2 stops

SJC6:07 pmSan Jose

$650

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Alaska Airlines

Apr 15

SJC10:25 amSan Jose

26h 34m

1 stop

DTW3:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Apr 22

DTW5:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 21m

1 stop

SJC10:35 pmSan Jose

$340

Alaska Airlines

May 6

SJC10:21 amSan Jose

16h 23m

2 stops

DTW5:44 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 9

DTW7:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 41m

1 stop

SJC1:50 pmSan Jose

$358

Alaska Airlines

May 13

SJC1:14 pmSan Jose

13h 35m

1 stop

DTW5:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

May 18

DTW6:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 58m

1 stop

SJC5:06 pmSan Jose

$363

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Mon 3/23

7:42 pm-4:35 am

1 stop29h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

7:07 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop26h 55m

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Mon 3/23

7:42 pm-10:59 am

2 stops12h 17m

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Wed 4/1

7:07 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$272

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SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 4/16

8:11 pm-10:58 am

2 stops11h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

6:14 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$279

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SJC - DTW

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San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:57 pm-6:15 am

1 stop8h 18m

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6:14 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$285

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San Jose

Mon 4/20

8:22 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

6:14 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$287

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 4/16

8:11 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop21h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

6:14 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$294

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:57 pm-6:15 am

1 stop8h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

6:14 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$298

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SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/23

7:42 pm-4:35 am

1 stop29h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

9:31 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops48h 31m

$299

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SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/23

7:42 pm-4:35 am

1 stop29h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

11:54 am-9:34 am

2 stops24h 40m

$303

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:32 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

7:45 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$307

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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 $493 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?

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Best Price Found	$184
Fastest flight time	4h 28m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
Airports in Detroit	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Detroit from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $184. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Detroit found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $478.

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 and Friday. 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 February 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 15.69% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 8.82%, Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 with 7.84%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.84%.
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 (44% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Spirit Airlines (32%), Southwest (17%), and American Airlines (7%).

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Detroit

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,483 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,338 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,240 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $356	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,299 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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