Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, CA from C$ 218
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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJC
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Jose are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 12 December 2025.
Thu 18/127:50 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Tue 30/126:36 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 501
Thu 18/127:50 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Thu 1/13:27 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 610
Wed 31/125:19 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Tue 6/18:05 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/12C$ 683
Wed 24/124:16 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/110:30 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 760
Wed 31/121:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 5/17:05 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 770
Wed 31/125:19 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Mon 5/18:05 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/12C$ 782
Thu 25/129:06 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/19:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops11h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 865
Sun 21/127:50 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Tue 30/126:36 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 870
Wed 31/127:25 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sun 4/11:50 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 881
Best flights from Detroit to San Jose
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Sat 14/25:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/24:59 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop20h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 433
Fri 16/12:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Sun 18/16:25 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 487
Wed 14/15:30 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/18:40 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 501
Mon 16/26:25 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 20/212:25 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12C$ 539
Fri 13/35:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop20h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mon 16/34:59 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop20h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 447
Fri 27/24:41 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Sun 1/36:30 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/12C$ 487
Sat 24/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 31/111:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 476
Thu 8/112:30 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Sun 11/15:05 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 487
Mon 26/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops26h 22mAlaska Airlines
Fri 30/19:53 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops27h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 517
Fri 27/25:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/38:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop29h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 583
Direct flights from Detroit to San Jose
Explore direct flight options from Detroit to San Jose based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Thu 7/57:55 p.m.DTW - SJC
Nonstop4h 53mDelta
Thu 14/510:56 p.m.SJC - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/12C$ 854
Sun 10/57:55 p.m.DTW - SJC
Nonstop4h 53mDelta
Fri 15/510:56 p.m.SJC - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,127
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San Jose
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San Jose. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 18/127:50 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop13h 58mFrontier
Tue 30/126:36 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/12C$ 501
Tue 6/16:40 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/19:53 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops27h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 565
Thu 8/112:30 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Sun 11/15:05 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 487
Thu 8/111:31 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/18:40 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops12h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 600
Fri 9/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop22h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/111:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 433
Fri 16/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/111:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 535
Fri 16/17:15 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Sun 18/112:10 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12C$ 594
Sat 24/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 31/111:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop26h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 476
Wed 28/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop24h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/29:05 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop28h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 419
Sat 31/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/29:05 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop28h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 479
One-way flights from Detroit to San Jose
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Thu 8/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop22h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 218
Sat 7/35:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 223
Tue 10/29:15 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops15h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/12C$ 226
Sat 14/25:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 232
Mon 12/112:30 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/12C$ 244
Mon 9/211:05 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 251
Mon 12/15:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops26h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 259
Thu 12/25:22 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 269
Tue 6/16:40 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops12h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 301
Fri 6/25:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops26h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 308
Sun 8/25:30 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 320
Mon 9/25:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12C$ 325
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Detroit
Fly to
San Jose
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 14/2
5:22 p.m.-9:22 a.m.
1 stop19h 00m
San Jose
Tue 17/2
4:59 p.m.-4:26 p.m.
1 stop20h 27m
C$ 433
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 13/3
5:22 p.m.-10:28 a.m.
1 stop20h 06m
San Jose
Mon 16/3
4:59 p.m.-4:26 p.m.
1 stop20h 27m
C$ 447
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 24/1
5:15 p.m.-9:16 a.m.
2 stops19h 01m
San Jose
Sat 31/1
11:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.
1 stop26h 19m
C$ 476
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 16/1
2:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.
1 stop10h 05m
San Jose
Sun 18/1
6:25 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
1 stop9h 05m
C$ 487
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 27/2
4:41 p.m.-10:05 p.m.
1 stop8h 24m
San Jose
Sun 1/3
6:30 p.m.-5:40 a.m.
1 stop8h 10m
C$ 487
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 8/1
12:30 p.m.-7:12 p.m.
1 stop9h 42m
San Jose
Sun 11/1
5:05 p.m.-5:40 a.m.
1 stop9h 35m
C$ 487
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 14/1
5:30 a.m.-1:39 p.m.
2 stops11h 09m
San Jose
Sun 18/1
8:40 a.m.-11:49 p.m.
2 stops12h 09m
C$ 501
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 26/1
5:15 p.m.-4:37 p.m.
2 stops26h 22m
San Jose
Fri 30/1
9:53 a.m.-4:19 p.m.
2 stops27h 26m
C$ 517
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 16/2
6:25 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
1 stop7h 25m
San Jose
Fri 20/2
12:25 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
1 stop6h 35m
C$ 539
DetroitSan Jose
DTW - SJC
DTWSJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 27/2
5:22 p.m.-10:59 p.m.
1 stop8h 37m
San Jose
Sun 1/3
8:00 a.m.-4:26 p.m.
1 stop29h 26m
C$ 583
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Jose. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California (average of C$ 179). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 405). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to SJC?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 255.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 20m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and Spirit Airlines
from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in 10h 05m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California is about 3309 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 255, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as C$ 390. Spirit Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Jose?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California (average of C$ 179). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 405). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Detroit. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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