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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 161

DTT — SJC
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose

Mon 23/116:06 p.m. -
1 stop6h 53m
Tue 1/126:08 p.m. -
1 stop8h 14m
Deal found 29/10C$ 457
Sat 5/124:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 10m
Tue 8/1211:45 a.m. -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 26/10C$ 464
Fri 11/124:40 p.m. -
1 stop8h 42m
Mon 14/121:05 p.m. -
1 stop7h 53m
Deal found 27/10C$ 485
Thu 17/126:10 a.m. -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 12/16:50 a.m. -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 25/10C$ 506
Thu 17/126:10 a.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Mon 11/112:00 p.m. -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 25/10C$ 519
Thu 10/126:30 a.m. -
1 stop6h 55m
Thu 17/122:35 p.m. -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 26/10C$ 533
Fri 25/127:15 a.m. -
1 stop12h 49m
Thu 31/125:59 p.m. -
1 stop9h 21m
Deal found 27/10C$ 549
Fri 25/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 39m
Thu 31/126:30 a.m. -
1 stop9h 21m
Deal found 28/10C$ 554
Thu 26/118:40 a.m. -
1 stop7h 15m
Tue 1/1211:55 a.m. -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 25/10C$ 561

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Round-trip from

C$ 457

One-way from

C$ 161

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Average price

C$ 598
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 07m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 11m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 254 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 55 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

Wed 9/12

6:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 229

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

4:59 p.m.-10:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 13m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 229

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

6:42 a.m.-3:51 p.m.

2 stops12h 09m

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

Wed 18/11

7:00 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

3 stops18h 59m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 383

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/3

6:11 p.m.-10:36 p.m.

1 stop7h 25m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 432

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/12

5:35 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Jose

Tue 8/12

9:45 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 457

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/12

8:14 p.m.-12:03 a.m.

1 stop6h 49m

San Jose

Mon 14/12

11:38 a.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop8h 33m

C$ 457

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/3

4:10 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 25m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 480

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

4:25 p.m.-10:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 47m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 487

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 14/11

5:35 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 487

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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$ 492). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 793). 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’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$ 492.

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 Southwest and Delta fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 04m. 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$ 492). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 793). 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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