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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 248

DTT — SJC
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose

Thu 29/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 52m
Mon 2/118:03 a.m. -
1 stop29h 44m
Deal found 17/9C$ 452
Wed 4/116:25 a.m. -
1 stop8h 22m
Tue 10/111:00 p.m. -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 16/9C$ 494
Wed 11/114:15 p.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 18/119:00 a.m. -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 16/9C$ 501
Wed 11/115:45 p.m. -
1 stop22h 31m
Mon 16/1110:39 a.m. -
1 stop27h 08m
Deal found 18/9C$ 509
Wed 7/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 01m
Wed 14/101:31 p.m. -
1 stop13h 09m
Deal found 16/9C$ 513
Tue 13/106:25 a.m. -
1 stop8h 19m
Tue 20/1012:57 p.m. -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 15/9C$ 519
Wed 14/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 18m
Wed 14/104:48 p.m. -
1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 16/9C$ 522
Sat 10/105:59 p.m. -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 13/104:48 p.m. -
1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 15/9C$ 530

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Round-trip from

C$ 452

One-way from

C$ 248

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Average price

C$ 616
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 36m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 31m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 253 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

5:59 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 284

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/10

5:59 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 284

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

5:55 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 301
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

12:40 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 306

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/11

5:25 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 306

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/10

7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop16h 00m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 327

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

4:34 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 26m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 350

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/11

8:40 a.m.-3:51 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 350

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/10

5:59 p.m.-9:07 a.m.

2 stops18h 08m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 396

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

7:00 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 432

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Jose

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 502). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 795). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to San Jose, California flights typically cost between C$ 562 and C$ 708 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 452 on Alaska Airlines (29 Oct-2 Nov).

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

Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 493.

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 48m.

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

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 8h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 502). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 795). 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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