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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 285

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
22 Aug — 29 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 23 July 2026.

Mon 24/88:30 a.m.
DTW
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SJC
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Mon 31/82:17 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 21/7C$ 372
Mon 23/113:55 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
Tue 1/1210:20 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Deal found 23/7C$ 568
Mon 17/86:10 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 24/88:45 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops12h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 575
Sat 15/85:20 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Wed 19/812:40 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Deal found 22/7C$ 582
Sat 22/88:27 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Sat 5/96:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 20/7C$ 600
Thu 3/912:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops11h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 6/92:10 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 607
Mon 24/86:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 31/88:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 21/7C$ 614
Tue 11/86:25 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Thu 13/812:35 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Deal found 20/7C$ 633
Tue 1/93:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 5/98:30 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 21/7C$ 638

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 23 July 2026.

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C$ 372

One-way from

C$ 285

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C$ 820
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 16m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

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

1 stop9h 16m

San Jose

Wed 23/9

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

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 568

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

6:55 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

San Jose

Mon 31/8

8:40 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 614

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

5:45 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

San Jose

Mon 16/11

12:45 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 633

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/9

12:15 p.m.-4:13 p.m.

1 stop6h 58m

San Jose

Mon 21/9

10:50 p.m.-11:18 a.m.

1 stop9h 28m

C$ 633
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 14/10

9:00 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 33m

San Jose

Sat 17/10

11:30 a.m.-10:16 p.m.

1 stop7h 46m

C$ 633

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

5:00 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

San Jose

Tue 25/8

10:45 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 640

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/8

11:10 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

San Jose

Tue 1/9

11:30 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

C$ 640

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

1:55 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 45m

San Jose

Thu 15/10

11:30 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

C$ 647

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

5:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

San Jose

Sun 27/9

2:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 669

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/10

8:10 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

San Jose

Sun 18/10

10:40 p.m.-10:28 a.m.

1 stop8h 48m

C$ 702

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 444). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 800). 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?

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$ 418.

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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 8h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31m. 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$ 249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to San Jose, California.. Delta is 67% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 444). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 800). 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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