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Cheap flights from San Jose to Detroit from $79

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11:40 am - 5:26 amSJC-DTW
14h 46m1 stop
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11:15 am - 8:00 pmDTW-SJC
11h 45m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
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6:35 am - 4:18 pmSJC-DTW
6h 43m1 stop
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9:35 am - 8:00 pmDTW-SJC
13h 25m1 stop
$193Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
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6:35 am - 4:18 pmSJC-DTW
6h 43m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-SJC
6h 50m1 stop
$200Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 11
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11:40 am - 5:26 amSJC-DTW
14h 46m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-SJC
6h 50m1 stop
$201Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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11:40 am - 5:26 amSJC-DTW
14h 46m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 7:18 amDTW-SJC
14h 19m1 stop
$203Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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5:55 am - 3:47 pmSJC-DTW
6h 52m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-SJC
6h 50m1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 31
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8:15 am - 5:49 pmSJC-DTW
6h 34m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 11:49 pmDTW-SJC
6h 50m1 stop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
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11:40 am - 5:26 amSJC-DTW
14h 46m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:45 amDTW-SJC
29h 45m2 stops
$212
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
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12:25 pm - 12:46 amSJC-DTW
9h 21m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:30 amDTW-SJC
8h 20m1 stop
$223Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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2:14 pm - 12:46 amSJC-DTW
7h 32m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:26 amDTW-SJC
8h 16m1 stop
$240Frontier
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Spirit Airlines flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 23
SJC11:40 amSan Jose
14h 46m
1 stop
DTW5:26 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 30
DTW11:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 45m
1 stop
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$191
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 23
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
6h 43m
1 stop
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 30
DTW9:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 25m
1 stop
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$193
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 1
SJC6:35 amSan Jose
6h 43m
1 stop
DTW4:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 11
DTW7:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 50m
1 stop
SJC11:49 pmSan Jose
$200
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Frontier flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 4
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
7h 32m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 7
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 04m
1 stop
SJC1:14 pmSan Jose
$222
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Frontier
Sep 19
SJC12:25 pmSan Jose
9h 21m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 22
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 20m
1 stop
SJC11:30 amSan Jose
$223
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Frontier
Oct 2
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
7h 32m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 5
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 16m
1 stop
SJC11:26 amSan Jose
$240
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Return

Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 9/23

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$191

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 9/23

6:35 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

9:35 am-8:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$193

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 10/1

6:35 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

7:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$200

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 10/2

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/7

7:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$201

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 10/2

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

7:59 pm-7:18 am

1 stop14h 19m

$203

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 10/28

5:55 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

7:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$204

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 10/9

8:15 am-5:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

7:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$210

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 9/23

11:40 am-5:26 am

1 stop14h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops29h 45m

$212

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 9/19

12:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$223

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 10/2

2:14 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

6:10 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 16m

$240

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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 is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $296, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose during October instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $303.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $345. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Friday is $417.

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 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for around $406 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 for as low as $222 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$175

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Wed and Thu
The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose in the past 72 hours is $175. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 6h 34m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport refresh daily.

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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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Best airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $102Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,204 reviews
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6.3
8,028 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Delta flies from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around 5 times per week, with 7,977 momondo users rating the airline 7.9/10. The cheapest Delta deal from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the last 72 hours was $298 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $470 for Delta flights on this route.

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