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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 250

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 July 2026.

Tue 1/124:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sat 5/127:55 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7C$ 565
Fri 14/88:15 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Thu 20/81:46 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 2/7C$ 572
Sat 19/93:50 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 01m
Delta
Mon 21/910:40 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 30/6C$ 576
Tue 8/96:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 16/98:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/7C$ 579
Thu 17/98:31 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 43m
Delta
Thu 24/91:40 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Deal found 30/6C$ 580
Thu 17/99:06 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 21/96:37 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops11h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 587
Sat 5/92:10 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 19/98:45 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 590
Mon 12/105:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 17/106:25 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7C$ 596
Sat 10/105:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 13/108:45 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops10h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 600
Sun 6/96:25 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Sat 19/96:13 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/7C$ 602
Sat 5/98:27 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Sun 20/96:13 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/7C$ 604

Find 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 4 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 565

One-way from

C$ 250

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C$ 619
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 1/12-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 30m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 33m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

5:25 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

San Jose

Tue 13/10

1:40 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 572

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/9

12:37 p.m.-5:46 p.m.

1 stop8h 09m

San Jose

Wed 16/9

5:40 p.m.-6:28 a.m.

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 572

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

3:50 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

1 stop9h 18m

San Jose

Sun 4/10

6:13 p.m.-6:03 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 572

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/9

7:01 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 16m

San Jose

Wed 30/9

4:47 p.m.-5:22 a.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 580

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/8

5:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

San Jose

Thu 20/8

12:40 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 616

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/8

6:20 a.m.-11:22 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

San Jose

Fri 11/9

6:13 p.m.-6:03 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 637

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/7

1:25 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

San Jose

Wed 29/7

8:55 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

C$ 657

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

2:15 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San Jose

Mon 12/10

2:25 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 674

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/8

3:35 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

San Jose

Fri 28/8

8:30 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

C$ 688

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 23/7

1:25 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop13h 05m

San Jose

Mon 27/7

4:20 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops14h 40m

C$ 699

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 177). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 614). 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?

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.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% 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.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 421.

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 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?

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California, you should look to book at least 56 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.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Delta, at C$ 250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to San Jose, California.. Delta is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 177). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 614). 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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