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

Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 8h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose, California 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, California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, California, 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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San Jose, California as you normally would.

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Wed 11/115:45 p.m. -

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Deal found 2/10C$ 446

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Deal found 5/10C$ 520

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Round-trip from	C$ 446
One-way from	C$ 261
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 610

Alaska Airlines
11/11-16/11
4 total stops
40h 20m total
Detroit to San Jose

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United Airlines
27/10-31/12
1 total stop
7h 36m total
Detroit to San Jose

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

6:25 a.m.-11:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 19m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/11

6:21 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 283

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/11

8:30 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

3 stops17h 29m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 367

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/10

8:34 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

3 stops17h 25m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 367

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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/12

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$ 395

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/12

8:03 a.m.-12:49 p.m.

1 stop7h 46m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 395

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/11

8:25 a.m.-2:16 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 412

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/3

4:59 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 426

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/10

5:30 a.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop9h 32m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 483

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/10

8:15 a.m.-12:47 p.m.

1 stop7h 32m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 483

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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$ 501). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 809). 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$ 502.

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.

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How long is the flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 8h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 15m. 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$ 501). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 809). 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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Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 502.

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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.

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