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Find cheap flights from San Jose to Detroit from $76

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 Jose to Detroit departing on 4/23. 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 flight deals from San Jose to Detroit

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose 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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8:05 am - 8:49 pmSJC-DTW
9h 44m1 stop
9:32 pm - 8:20 amDTW-SJC
13h 48m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Mon, May 6
8:00 am - 1:20 amSJC-DTW
14h 20m1 stop
9:09 pm - 8:41 amDTW-SJC
14h 32m1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
8:05 am - 12:53 pmSJC-DTW
25h 48m2 stops
9:32 pm - 7:15 amDTW-SJC
12h 43m1 stop
Wed, May 1 - Mon, May 6
8:05 am - 12:53 pmSJC-DTW
25h 48m2 stops
5:38 pm - 10:48 pmDTW-SJC
8h 10m1 stop
Wed, May 1 - Tue, May 7
7:25 am - 4:57 pmSJC-DTW
6h 32m1 stop
6:05 am - 12:15 pmDTW-SJC
9h 10m1 stop
$338Delta
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Tue, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 27
7:05 am - 7:43 pmSJC-DTW
9h 38m1 stop
6:20 pm - 10:14 pmDTW-SJC
6h 54m1 stop
$418Delta
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 21
9:54 am - 11:59 pmSJC-DTW
11h 05m2 stops
12:43 pm - 6:33 pmDTW-SJC
8h 50m2 stops
$472American Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
12:45 pm - 12:16 amSJC-DTW
8h 31m2 stops
8:00 am - 11:54 amDTW-SJC
6h 54m1 stop
$511American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 11
8:25 am - 11:30 pmSJC-DTW
12h 05m2 stops
4:40 pm - 9:27 pmDTW-SJC
7h 47m1 stop
$531United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 27
6:40 pm - 10:47 pmSJC-DTW
25h 07m1 stop
11:14 am - 9:12 pmDTW-SJC
12h 58m2 stops
$535United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 20

Flights from San Jose to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Jose to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Jose, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is January, where tickets cost $385 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $676 and $601 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose 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 26 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($88) and Delta ($169). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($179) and Delta ($338).

How long does a flight from San Jose to Detroit take?

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Detroit. The quickest journey takes 6h 31m.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose 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 Jose to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $76 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Detroit?

    San Jose airport is called San Jose and the only airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Detroit, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $551 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $657 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Detroit

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose 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 KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11402 reviews
80entertainment
79comfort
86crew
75food
82boarding
81overall
Airline reviews

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

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Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

It was nice having the whole row to myself and was nice to get in earlier than expected

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

It was wonderful upgrading to first. Plane was so cold thou. Crew was great. Wish there was a food option in first for such a long flight. Doesnt matter the time of day. Chintzy.

Do a bit better with n first class offer some real food and pillows

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

Bad weather is one thing but repeatedly changing gates AND terminals after several hours of delays was horrible. Additionally after the long delays, gate agents were delaying us evening further by being overly picky with personal item bag sizes. Get a grip.

I was penalized for a mistake made by your team

I was charged $99 for a carryon on the 4th out of 4 flights only. It was placed under the seat just like the other times. Ridiculous.

They kept us on the plane over 90 minutes after landing.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

My first time to fly Frontier and loved it! Boarding was super easy as we only had personal items. Crew was helpful and funny and the plane was clean. Pilot was also great at landing the plane smoothly.

late late late late no accountability no refund no adjustment no reasonable solution

This isna terribly run airlines. If you're one minute late, they will deny your ticket. Don't waste your time or money

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, crew at ONT airport was rude, and when we got to DFW the airplane had an issue landing, we had to be taxied to the terminal, and the luggage was hold until the next day.

Several delays in a row totaling two hours with no information announcements and no explanations given. Rude and unapologetic onboard flight attendant addressing those of us in overpriced emergency exits as if we were idiots. It had been a while since I felt treated like cattle. I will do my best to avoid Frontier as much as possible in the future.

Well the first and worst thing is that you have to pay for a carry on bag. Which they tell you if you don’t read it when you book your flight. You can do it through their website at the ticket area. The staff in Sacramento were RUDE and wouldn’t answer any questions. I will NEVER book with Frontier again. Save the headache and book with Southwest so you don’t have to pay to carry your own bag on the plane. It cost me 41 and 37. On top of my fare. Which by the way went up as soon as I booked it. First it said 38 and then wouldn’t you know it, once I was ready to book, it went up to 78.

Pros: "Frontier delayed the flight 3 hrs with 30 min notice. Cancelled because connection to SLC would have been missed until next morning"
Cons: "Frontier had no customer service at Fresno desk."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/23Tue
2 stops
21h 03mSJC-DTW
$76
5/22Wed
2 stops
24h 34mSJC-DTW
$79
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 20mSJC-DTW
$88
4/23Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
28h 40mSJC-DTW
$94
4/21Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 32mSJC-DTW
$169
5/25Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 54mSJC-DTW
$223
4/12Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 04mSJC-DTW
$367
4/14Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 50mSJC-DTW
$464
4/7Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 08mSJC-DTW
$554
6/6Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 00mSJC-DTW
$1,054

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Last minute flights from San Jose to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 53mSJC-DTW
4/8Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 37mDTW-SJC
$438
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 53mSJC-DTW
4/8Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 28mDTW-SJC
$440
4/1Mon
multi-stop
11h 53mSJC-DTW
4/7Sun
multi-stop
29h 18mDTW-SJC
$467
4/3Wed
multi-stop
23h 47mSJC-DTW
4/9Tue
multi-stop
20h 22mDTW-SJC
$485
4/2Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 17mSJC-DTW
4/8Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 41mDTW-SJC
$500
4/2Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 17mSJC-DTW
4/8Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 41mDTW-SJC
$503
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 46mSJC-DTW
4/8Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 02mDTW-SJC
$750
4/1Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 05mSJC-DTW
4/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 41mDTW-SJC
$842
3/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 05mSJC-DTW
4/14Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 02mDTW-SJC
$864
4/3Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 32mSJC-DTW
4/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 16mDTW-SJC
$1,102

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San Jose - Detroit Flights

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San Jose (SJC)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

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Detroit - San Jose

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