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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 208

DTT — SJC
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose

Thu 5/117:15 a.m. -
1 stop9h 31m
Mon 9/119:07 p.m. -
2 stops23h 44m
Deal found 22/8C$ 406
Mon 5/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Fri 16/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 431
Mon 5/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Thu 15/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 443
Mon 5/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Thu 8/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 21/8C$ 461
Mon 5/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Mon 12/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 494
Mon 5/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Sun 11/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 508
Sun 4/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop8h 28m
Thu 8/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 21/8C$ 511
Fri 9/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Fri 16/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 519
Fri 9/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Thu 15/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/8C$ 531
Fri 9/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 11/102:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 18/8C$ 537
Sat 10/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 18m
Sat 10/104:48 p.m. -
1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 19/8C$ 538

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Round-trip from

C$ 406

One-way from

C$ 208

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C$ 608
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  • 5/11-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 28m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/2

3:55 p.m.-8:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

San Jose

Sat 13/2

11:33 a.m.-11:18 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/9

6:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

San Jose

Thu 10/9

11:41 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

2:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

San Jose

Wed 14/10

7:33 p.m.-6:28 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 546
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

6:00 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

1 stop7h 08m

San Jose

Tue 13/10

7:00 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop7h 09m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

2:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

San Jose

Thu 8/10

11:41 a.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 01m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/11

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

1 stop8h 51m

San Jose

Tue 1/12

1:35 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/10

7:00 a.m.-12:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

San Jose

Mon 12/10

10:45 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 546

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

7:30 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Mon 28/9

11:55 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

C$ 581

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/12

6:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Tue 22/12

11:00 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 589
Cheapest one-way

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/12

2:48 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

C$ 274

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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$ 433). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 782). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to San Jose, California flights typically cost between C$ 548 and C$ 664 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 406 on Frontier (5 Nov-9 Nov).

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

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?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 408.

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.

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 59 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like 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 . Airlines will cover a distance of 3309 km.

  • 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$ 433). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 782). 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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