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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 238

DTT — SJC
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose

Fri 16/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 52m
Tue 20/101:31 p.m. -
1 stop13h 09m
Deal found 6/9C$ 392
Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 52m
Tue 27/106:33 a.m. -
2 stops20h 07m
Deal found 6/9C$ 472
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 01m
Sun 18/108:44 p.m. -
1 stop29h 56m
Deal found 6/9C$ 481
Wed 11/115:45 p.m. -
1 stop18h 58m
Mon 16/118:03 a.m. -
1 stop29h 44m
Deal found 7/9C$ 528
Sat 31/108:45 a.m. -
1 stop14h 24m
Tue 10/112:40 p.m. -
1 stop12h 47m
Deal found 6/9C$ 530
Sat 31/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 6/116:17 a.m. -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 6/9C$ 571
Thu 1/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Mon 5/1010:50 p.m. -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 3/9C$ 605
Sat 31/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops18h 52m
Sun 8/118:03 a.m. -
1 stop29h 44m
Deal found 6/9C$ 609
Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -
2 stops13h 41m
Mon 26/1011:59 a.m. -
2 stops14h 41m
Deal found 4/9C$ 617

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Round-trip from

C$ 392

One-way from

C$ 238

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Average price

C$ 667
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 16/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 01m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 18m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/10

7:00 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops12h 38m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 279

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/10

7:00 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops15h 53m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 281

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/10

7:00 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

2 stops18h 57m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 288

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

2:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 303

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/10

8:40 a.m.-3:51 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 303

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/12

11:10 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 350
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/10

5:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 376

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/9

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

1 stop9h 16m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 376

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

5:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 376

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 26/2

1:45 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 383

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 497). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 786). 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$ 487.

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 18h 59m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 497). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 786). 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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