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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA from C$ 271

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
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 14 May 2026.

Wed 3/65:43 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Sat 6/65:55 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 12/5C$ 544
Tue 9/67:01 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Tue 16/65:01 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 12/5C$ 558
Tue 9/65:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Wed 17/61:10 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 12/5C$ 564
Wed 9/98:32 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Wed 16/97:15 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 59m
Delta
Deal found 12/5C$ 571
Thu 4/65:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/62:20 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 12/5C$ 573
Wed 15/77:50 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Wed 22/710:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 12/5C$ 578
Tue 14/78:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 28/710:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 13/5C$ 585
Tue 30/64:56 p.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Thu 2/711:45 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Deal found 9/5C$ 586
Tue 8/98:32 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Thu 17/912:45 p.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 12/5C$ 593
Thu 20/85:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Mon 24/89:40 a.m.
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 12/5C$ 595

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 14 May 2026.

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C$ 544

One-way from

C$ 271

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C$ 804
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/6-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 22m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 04m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

6:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

San Jose

Tue 14/7

7:10 p.m.-5:12 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

C$ 571

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

12:20 p.m.-4:04 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

San Jose

Wed 15/7

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

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 571

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/7

7:50 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

San Jose

Wed 22/7

10:40 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

C$ 578

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San Jose

Wed 9/9

6:50 a.m.-6:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 25m

C$ 578

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/6

7:00 a.m.-12:38 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

San Jose

Sat 4/7

1:30 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

1 stop6h 47m

C$ 586

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 24/6

7:00 a.m.-12:38 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

San Jose

Mon 29/6

1:40 p.m.-12:11 a.m.

1 stop7h 31m

C$ 586
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

8:05 p.m.-11:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 44m

San Jose

Thu 10/9

7:00 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 601

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

1:15 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops8h 55m

San Jose

Wed 24/6

10:40 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

C$ 616

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/7

1:25 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

San Jose

Wed 15/7

1:10 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 648

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/9

7:00 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 17m

San Jose

Tue 15/9

4:45 p.m.-5:23 a.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 660

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Jose

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 69 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 156). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 547). 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% 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.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 370.

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 Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 55m.

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 Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 28m.

Related info for your journey

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 Delta and Southwest fly from Detroit to San Jose, California in about 6h 35m. 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.

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

    Delta, at C$ 242, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to San Jose, California.. Delta is 63% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of C$ 156). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 547). 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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