Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Jose?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to San Jose flights typically cost between C$ 390 and C$ 673 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 295 on Spirit Airlines (22 Sep-29 Sep).

Question 1

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

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Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 248.

Question 2

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

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Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Jose on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Detroit to San Jose flights typically cost between C$ 390 and C$ 673 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 295 on Spirit Airlines (22 Sep-29 Sep).

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Detroit to San Jose?

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There are many flights that can get you from Detroit to San Jose in 7h 35m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, Frontier (C$ 240), Spirit Airlines (C$ 264), and Delta (C$ 464) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Jose. You may be able to fly from Detroit to San Jose for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to San Jose may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of C$ 331). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 459). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to San Jose?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Jose flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 79.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to San Jose? While on average our users pay C$ 612, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 389. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose), is priced around C$ 1,237.

Question 14

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

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Consider KLM (72%), Delta (72%) or Air France (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to San Jose.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to San Jose?

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The most popular airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose are Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Jose?

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Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Detroit to San Jose. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Jose.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to San Jose?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 47 days in advance, which can save you up to 167% on flights from Detroit to San Jose compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 47 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 244. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 628.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San Jose?

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January is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Jose from Detroit. Prices for January average C$ 503 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 252. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to San Jose?

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Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to San Jose (SJC) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to San Jose. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from All airports to San Jose, all of which are around 6h 19m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to San Jose.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Detroit to San Jose?

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Deals for Detroit to San Jose flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Detroit to San Jose?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Detroit to San Jose for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Detroit to San Jose with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Jose from Detroit? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Detroit to San Jose become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Jose from Detroit today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	C$ 295
One-way from	C$ 190
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 527
Good round-trip deal	C$ 464 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	CheapestC$ 240	AverageC$ 356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 264	AverageC$ 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 464	AverageC$ 611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose from C$ 190

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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

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