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$146 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Detroit

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Detroit departing on 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San José to Detroit (SJO-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Detroit

Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
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11:32 am - 9:10 amSJO-DTW
19h 38m1 stop
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5:10 am - 10:27 amDTW-SJO
7h 17m1 stop
$262Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 7:35 amSJO-DTW
18h 03m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 10:27 amDTW-SJO
7h 17m1 stop
$263Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Sat, Jul 5
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11:32 am - 9:10 amSJO-DTW
19h 38m1 stop
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5:10 am - 3:13 pmDTW-SJO
12h 03m1 stop
Wed, May 28 - Sat, Jul 5
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11:32 am - 12:38 pmSJO-DTW
23h 06m2 stops
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5:10 am - 3:13 pmDTW-SJO
12h 03m1 stop
Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 10:50 pmSJO-DTW
12h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 6:55 pmDTW-SJO
14h 25m2 stops
$521Southwest
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Mon, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 11:10 pmSJO-DTW
12h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 6:55 pmDTW-SJO
14h 50m2 stops
$531Southwest
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Thu, Jul 24 - Fri, Sep 5
Copa Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 10:05 pmSJO-DTW
26h 13m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-SJO
27h 35m2 stops
$566Copa Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
Copa Airlines Logo
5:52 am - 10:05 amSJO-DTW
26h 13m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:59 amDTW-SJO
16h 14m2 stops
$585Copa Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:17 pmSJO-DTW
11h 17m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 1:15 pmDTW-SJO
7h 09m1 stop
$625American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 12:14 amSJO-DTW
7h 54m1 stop
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8:02 pm - 11:20 amDTW-SJO
17h 18m2 stops
$647American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San José to Detroit, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May, where tickets cost $331 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $789 and $466 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$146
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $146 for a one-way ticket and $262 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Detroit?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Detroit from San José.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Detroit?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Detroit?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Detroit, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Detroit are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $831 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top airlines flying from San José to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.5Boarding
6.5Food
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
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Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

6.0 GoodKevin, May 2025DFW - PHX
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Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Seats were roomy. Lavatories were surprisingly big and clean. Plenty of entertainment available. We were fed and offered drinks, multiple times during the flight.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Not great. Overpriced and charge you for everything. All but breathing was an extra charge. Never again! Oh if you didn’t check a carry on, you couldn’t use the overhead bins. Crew said those spaces were not available. Personal items MUST go on floor. Yet, there was only 50% capacity at best! So ridiculous.

Plane uncomfortable. Issues with engine caused a long delay, 2hrs, before taking off

The flight was canceled and no option was given to get me to my destination even though there were 3 other flights going to Las Vegas later on that night. I will never fly on Spirit Airlines ever again. Terrible service!

why's KAYAK involved? why'd Spirit charge me $19.72 on Apr 28 and $4.49 on May 1 ? And ironically my credit card had to be cancelled after trip due to a bogus charge, wonder if using it on the plane enabled a scammer to get it.

why's KAYAK involved? why'd Spirit charge me $19.72 on Apr 28 and $4.49 on May 1 ?

It was fine, Can’t blame you about airport issues.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

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