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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 197

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Jose are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 395

One-way from

C$ 197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 500
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 54m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 08m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Thu 13/114:51 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop30h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 16/118:10 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop28h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10C$ 395
Sat 6/128:03 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 6/127:45 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop14h 29mDelta
Deal found 15/10C$ 423
Fri 31/108:25 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Tue 18/1111:40 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop15h 49mDelta
Deal found 15/10C$ 461
Tue 11/114:51 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop30h 09mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1111:51 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop25h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10C$ 472
Fri 31/108:30 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Mon 17/112:15 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop13h 14mDelta
Deal found 15/10C$ 475
Wed 19/114:32 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Fri 5/121:35 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/10C$ 476
Wed 19/114:51 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop21h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sun 23/116:15 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop20h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/10C$ 477
Thu 4/121:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/1210:05 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 17/10C$ 483
Thu 13/118:30 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sun 16/111:35 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/10C$ 490
Thu 13/115:51 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/116:40 p.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10C$ 497

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Detroit

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

5:15 p.m.-9:48 a.m.

1 stop19h 33m

San Jose

Mon 9/2

6:02 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop19h 17m

C$ 395

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/12

8:03 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop7h 28m

San Jose

Sat 6/12

6:00 p.m.-1:14 p.m.

2 stops16h 14m

C$ 430

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/2

4:40 p.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

San Jose

Wed 25/2

5:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop19h 22m

C$ 462

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/12

8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

San Jose

Tue 9/12

6:30 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 476

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/11

3:50 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

San Jose

Thu 20/11

1:35 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 490

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

5:56 p.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 02m

San Jose

Sun 9/11

10:25 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop8h 01m

C$ 504

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

3:50 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

San Jose

Sun 1/3

10:30 p.m.-11:01 a.m.

1 stop9h 31m

C$ 514

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/2

4:40 p.m.-9:12 a.m.

1 stop19h 32m

San Jose

Sun 1/3

8:10 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop28h 12m

C$ 548

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 31/10

4:25 p.m.-10:17 p.m.

1 stop8h 52m

San Jose

Tue 18/11

10:25 p.m.-4:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 29m

C$ 552

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

5:41 p.m.-10:14 a.m.

1 stop19h 33m

C$ 205

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Jose. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 183). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Detroit to San Jose, California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San Jose, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 253.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Jose, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 7h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at C$ 270, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to San Jose, California. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Spirit Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Jose, California?

    Consider KLM (100%), Air France (100%) or Delta (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to San Jose, California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 183). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 333). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 473AverageC$ 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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