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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit from $89

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7:31 pm - 9:58 pm
SJC
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DTW
47h 27m2 stops
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9:01 am - 6:37 pm
DTW
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SJC
12h 36m1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:35 am - 6:25 pm
SJC
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DTW
29h 50m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 9:42 am
DTW
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SJC
17h 22m1 stop
$241Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
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7:36 pm - 4:30 am
SJC
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DTW
29h 54m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 10:32 am
DTW
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SJC
19h 17m1 stop
$242Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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11:27 am - 4:30 am
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DTW
14h 03m1 stop
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9:01 am - 6:37 pm
DTW
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SJC
12h 36m1 stop
$246Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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3:27 pm - 6:20 am
SJC
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DTW
11h 53m1 stop
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5:22 pm - 10:59 pm
DTW
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SJC
8h 37m1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 14
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9:35 am - 10:05 am
SJC
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DTW
21h 30m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 9:42 am
DTW
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SJC
17h 22m1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
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9:05 am - 4:19 pm
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DTW
28h 14m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 9:48 am
DTW
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SJC
19h 33m1 stop
$304Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
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7:36 pm - 10:52 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 16m2 stops
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7:20 pm - 6:14 pm
DTW
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SJC
25h 54m1 stop
$316Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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11:00 am - 4:19 pm
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DTW
26h 19m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 9:48 am
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19h 33m1 stop
$329Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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6:02 pm - 4:19 pm
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19h 17m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 9:16 am
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19h 01m2 stops
$335Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 5
SJC2:06 pmSan Jose
7h 39m
1 stop
DTW12:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 14
DTW8:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 35m
1 stop
SJC1:05 pmSan Jose
$353
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Delta
Feb 13
SJC9:15 amSan Jose
7h 00m
1 stop
DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 15
DTW4:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 24m
1 stop
SJC10:05 pmSan Jose
$496
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Delta
May 20
SJC7:15 amSan Jose
12h 42m
1 stop
DTW10:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
May 26
DTW7:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 53m
SJC9:48 pmSan Jose
$561
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United Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 9
SJC10:55 pmSan Jose
7h 52m
1 stop
DTW9:47 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mar 14
DTW3:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 51m
1 stop
SJC9:16 pmSan Jose
$621
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United Airlines
Dec 24
SJC9:00 amSan Jose
10h 30m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 9
DTW9:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 39m
1 stop
SJC1:39 pmSan Jose
$660
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United Airlines
Dec 24
SJC9:00 amSan Jose
10h 30m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 7
DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 09m
2 stops
SJC1:39 pmSan Jose
$665
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/8

7:31 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops47h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

9:01 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$202

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 2/6

9:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

7:20 pm-9:42 am

1 stop17h 22m

$241

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/9

7:36 pm-4:30 am

1 stop29h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:15 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 17m

$242

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/8

11:27 am-4:30 am

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

9:01 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$246

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/9

3:27 pm-6:20 am

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

5:22 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$264

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 2/6

9:35 am-10:05 am

2 stops21h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

7:20 pm-9:42 am

1 stop17h 22m

$295

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 1/21

9:05 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$304

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/9

7:36 pm-10:52 am

2 stops12h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:20 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop25h 54m

$316

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 1/22

11:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$329

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-9:16 am

2 stops19h 01m

$335

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $255, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California during February instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $296.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $346. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tuesday is $429.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $373 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $489. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $435 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California for as low as $232 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 110% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Best Price Found

$347

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

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The best flight deal from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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  • How far is San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 2054.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 34m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8,180 reviews
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