SJC - DTW

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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $336-$477
Frontier
Mon 9/14Mon 9/21
SJC - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $162-$302
Frontier
Mon 9/14
SJC - DTW • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Detroit. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Detroit (SJC-DTW)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Detroit

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
1:38 pm - 4:55 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 12:43 pm
DTW
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SJC
8h 28m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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1:38 pm - 4:55 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 12:43 pm
DTW
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SJC
8h 28m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
1:38 pm - 4:55 am
SJC
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DTW
12h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:46 pm - 12:43 pm
DTW
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SJC
26h 57m
2 stops
$298Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24
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12:51 pm - 12:54 am
SJC
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DTW
9h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:52 am
DTW
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SJC
7h 52m
1 stop
$403Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
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11:41 am - 11:40 pm
SJC
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DTW
8h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:31 am - 2:14 pm
DTW
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SJC
8h 43m
1 stop
$403Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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7:00 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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DTW
8h 35m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 11:25 pm
DTW
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SJC
6h 55m
1 stop
$403Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
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11:00 pm - 10:55 am
SJC
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DTW
8h 55m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 1:00 pm
DTW
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SJC
10h 30m
1 stop
$403Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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12:03 pm - 10:56 pm
SJC
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DTW
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 10:50 am
DTW
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SJC
8h 09m
1 stop
$403American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:00 am - 3:38 pm
SJC
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DTW
6h 38m
1 stop
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8:10 am - 11:57 am
DTW
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SJC
6h 47m
1 stop
$403American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
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12:02 pm - 11:43 pm
SJC
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DTW
8h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:53 am
DTW
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SJC
7h 53m
1 stop
$403American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Detroit flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California usually cost between $338 and $629 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 21).

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesday and avoid Thursdays 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 Thursdays.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,008 and $701 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Detroit

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $138 for a one-way ticket and $264 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Detroit flight route: JetBlue, SWISS, American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, and Delta.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Detroit flight route.

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

    oneworld, and SkyTeam 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $555 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $587 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $307 or less round-trip.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Jose (SJC)
Detroit (DTW)