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

Frontier, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Michigan

How many flights depart from San Jose, California to Michigan on average per week?

As of September 2026, 16 flights take off from San Jose, California and land in Michigan each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Michigan?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Michigan from San Jose, California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Michigan. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Michigan on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan?

Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan?

The number of operators available for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan is 6 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Michigan?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Michigan.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Michigan can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Michigan. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$140 Cheap Flights from San Jose, California to Michigan in 2026/27

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4:15 pm - 6:56 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:39 pm - 1:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

21h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$275Frontier

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

4:15 pm - 6:56 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:39 pm - 1:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

21h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$275Frontier

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

2:14 pm - 11:58 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 pm - 11:00 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

7h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$297United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

7:00 am - 11:57 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

13h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:35 pm - 9:25 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$302Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

9:02 pm - 5:16 amSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:20 am - 2:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 35m1 stop San Diego

$304Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

7:26 pm - 5:00 amSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 34m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:00 am - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

9h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$305American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

7:31 am - 10:45 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

12h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

8:10 am - 8:09 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

14h 59m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$307Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

2:08 pm - 8:35 pmSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 27mnonstop

9:02 am - 12:02 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

5h 00mnonstop

$337United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 5:10 pmSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:01 am - 2:00 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$353American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

2:41 pm - 1:31 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

19h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4:11 pm - 1:46 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

24h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$465Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

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1:38 pm - 5:38 amSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:00 am - 3:52 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$494Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

1:38 pm - 4:55 amSJC San Jose-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:15 am - 12:43 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJC San Jose

8h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$498Frontier

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

1:38 pm - 5:38 amSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:32 pm - 12:43 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

19h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$499Frontier

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

10:12 am - 7:21 pmSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 09m1 stop San Diego

2:22 pm - 10:27 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

10h 05m1 stop Portland

$522Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 1

2:13 pm - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:55 pm - 12:43 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

17h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$548Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

2:13 pm - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 46m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:49 pm - 9:54 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SJC San Jose

16h 05m1 stop San Diego

$572Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

10:50 pm - 3:26 pmSJC San Jose-AZO Kalamazoo Intl

13h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:30 am - 2:01 pmAZO Kalamazoo Intl-SJC San Jose

11h 31m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$574Delta

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

6:10 am - 3:29 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:03 pm - 8:41 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

7h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$601Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

11:20 am - 11:45 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

9h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

12:35 pm - 6:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$686Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

12:15 pm - 11:45 pmSJC San Jose-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

8h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Chicago Midway

12:35 pm - 6:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$686Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Michigan

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Michigan flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Oct 30

SJC6:17 amSan Jose

10h 03m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 7

ORD2:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

9h 44m

1 stop

SJC9:51 pmSan Jose

$315

Alaska Airlines

Dec 12

SJC5:39 pmSan Jose

9h 58m

1 stop

ORD5:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 13

ORD7:27 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 27m

1 stop

SJC1:54 pmSan Jose

$321

Alaska Airlines

Oct 17

SJC1:31 pmSan Jose

13h 09m

1 stop

DTW5:40 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Oct 21

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 01m

1 stop

SJC6:01 pmSan Jose

$323

Frontier flights from San Jose, California to Michigan

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

Frontier

Nov 26

SJC4:15 pmSan Jose

11h 41m

1 stop

DTW6:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Dec 2

DTW7:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 07m

2 stops

SJC1:46 pmSan Jose

$275

Frontier

Dec 7

SJC3:48 pmSan Jose

11h 32m

1 stop

DTW6:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Dec 10

DTW7:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 38m

1 stop

SJC3:03 pmSan Jose

$286

Frontier

Nov 5

SJC9:07 pmSan Jose

25h 14m

2 stops

ORD12:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 9

ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 42m

2 stops

SJC8:12 pmSan Jose

$302

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4:15 pm-6:56 am

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Fri 10/23

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Mon 10/26

7:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$304

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Tue 11/24

7:26 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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5:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$305

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SJC San Jose - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

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Thu 10/29

7:31 am-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 14m

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Sat 10/31

8:10 am-8:09 pm

2 stops14h 59m

$307

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SJC San Jose - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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San Jose

Tue 10/20

2:08 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

9:02 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$337

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SJC San Jose - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJCDTW

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Tue 11/10

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/14

8:01 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$353

San JoseGrand Rapids

SJC San Jose - GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

SJCGRR

San Jose

Thu 10/29

2:41 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/1

4:11 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$465

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose, California to Michigan

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Michigan?

If you aren’t able to travel to Michigan during the month of April, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $464.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Michigan?

The cheapest day to depart from San Jose, California to Michigan is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $376. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $578. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Michigan.

What is the cheapest San Jose to Michigan flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on San Jose, California to Michigan flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Jose, California to Michigan flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$140
Fastest flight time	4h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Michigan	115 airports

The best one-way flight to Michigan from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Michigan found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $275.

The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Michigan takes 4h 00m

Direct flights go from San Jose, California to Michigan every day.

There are 115 airports in Michigan. From San Jose, California there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Michigan

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan?
The number of operators available for flights from San Jose Airport to Michigan is 6 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to Michigan?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Michigan.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Michigan?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Michigan can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Michigan. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from San Jose, California to Michigan?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from San Jose, California to Michigan is Airbus A220-300, representing 9.68% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 8.06%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 8.06%, and Embraer 195 E2 at 8.06%.

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Michigan

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Delta	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,595 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,082 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $341	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,225 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $391	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,195 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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