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$91+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SJC - DTW)

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SJC — DTW
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(Delta)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$462

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:56 pm
SJC
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 34m
Delta
Mon 5/187:55 pm
DTW
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:20 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Wed 3/112:36 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:35 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 21m
Delta
Sat 2/216:20 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:30 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Thu 3/126:30 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2910:50 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Sat 4/255:20 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/18$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/52:09 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops46h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/116:32 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop19h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop28h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/226:00 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1312:59 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop13h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/187:09 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:36 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop22h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/135:22 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/146:30 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Sat 2/214:41 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/17$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/710:56 pm
SJC
-
DTW
Nonstop4h 34m
Delta
Mon 5/117:55 pm
DTW
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/17$365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 5/17

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$301

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

7:55 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$301

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/17

10:35 pm-10:56 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$307

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 3/11

9:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$310

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 3/29

10:50 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

5:20 am-12:13 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$321

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 4/29

1:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

5:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$321

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

2:28 pm-5:49 am

1 stop12h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

7:09 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$351

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 3/11

2:36 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

5:22 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$353

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 5/19

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$119

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$129

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated January 19, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,160 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,347 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $301, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California in 4h 34m. The distance from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 2056 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $126. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $296 and $316, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $83 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $89 and American Airlines from $149 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $322 for a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $301.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Detroit. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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