SJO - DTW

$234 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 4/24. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$360
Typical prices: $620-$367
Frontier
Thu 5/28Thu 6/4
SJO - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$234
Typical prices: $290-$349
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/24
SJO - DTW • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $360 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 6.3 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Detroit. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $370 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 33m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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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

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
24h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:44 pm - 8:19 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 35m
1 stop
$360Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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1:00 pm - 9:03 am
SJO
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DTW
18h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 8:19 am
DTW
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SJO
40h 14m
2 stops
$422Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 12:42 am
SJO
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DTW
13h 07m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
12:35 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 45m
1 stop
$432Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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DTW
25h 12m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 11:33 am
DTW
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SJO
16h 15m
2 stops
$435Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 8
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1:00 pm - 11:53 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 53m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
$438Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
27h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
20h 03m
1 stop
$439Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 15
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4:35 pm - 8:02 am
SJO
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DTW
13h 27m
2 stops
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6:10 am - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
28h 10m
2 stops
$442Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 25
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7:00 am - 10:31 am
SJO
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DTW
25h 31m
1 stop
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5:09 pm - 11:33 am
DTW
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SJO
20h 24m
2 stops
$447Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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7:00 am - 7:52 am
SJO
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DTW
22h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
$450Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:03 am
SJO
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DTW
18h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:52 am - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
52h 53m
2 stops
$451Multiple 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in May.

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 August, where tickets cost $314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $553 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $234 for a one-way ticket and $360 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8614 reviews
7.0Crew
6.6Boarding
5.0Food
5.9Comfort
4.9Entertainment
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Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2026
EWR - DTW
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Spirit is awful, and cost me an extra $400. On the flight to the destination they staff was rude and did not even offer water during the flight. On the return flight, while on the way to the terminal, Spirit cancelled the flight. This is the second time this has happened, and I believe they should compensate for the additional cost for incurred for the return flight. Spirit simply offered reimbursement for their cancelled flight, and did not take into consideration the cost for a last-minute flight home. The TSA agents expressed how Spirit often cancels evening/night flights, and shows no concern for the passengers.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

We were delayed and the bag charge fees are very expensive.

The flight was supposed to leave at 6:22pm we are just now leaving the gate after deplaning twice at 1:07am.

Food and entertainment see irrelevant to rate them as that’s not really an option anymore. The flight was fast and friendly. The plane was immaculately clean.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

Terrible. Poor communication from staff about why we were trapped on the plane for over two hours before even departing. Terrible customer service from flight attendants. Incredibly uncomfortable seats

Delay at the gate without any communication such as announcement, sign, monitor, email or text. Found out later we were boarded with the knowledge of a significant delay, awaiting communication from Europe. Pilot was the only source of information regarding the delay after a long gate delay and sitting for more than 30 minutes after boarding. More than 2 hour delay, landing at 2 AM. Offered to deplane and reboard, but probably should have just waited rather than repeat the process. Not the first time experiencing the lack of communication with Spirit airlines. This morning was not as bad as showing up to a terminal without an agent (or aircraft) without any sort of communication. Much later an email was sent that stated our flight was rescheduled for a week later. Situations do arise, but simple communication can alleviate a lot of the frustration. Hard to believe a corporation doesn't understand that. But, you get what you pay for...

No complaints with pricing so don’t expect a lot of extras.

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