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$134+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SJC - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTW
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Detroit

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 May 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:02 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 9/296:00 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/97:00 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Wed 6/107:00 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/912:02 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 9/153:31 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$402
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/47:09 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$408
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/188:25 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop30h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/258:00 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$415
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:00 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop18h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/66:08 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/261:35 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Thu 5/286:25 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/211:15 am
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 6/41:25 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$429
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/111:30 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 6/85:25 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/1010:55 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/241:15 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$442

Find flight deals from San Jose to Detroit

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 May 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$396
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$530

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
From San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 9/16

6:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/29

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$402

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/23

11:41 am-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

8:20 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$418

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 7/1

1:40 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

12:38 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$472

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/23

6:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

6:10 am-1:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$503

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 7/1

2:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

5:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$522

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/23

8:40 am-9:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$522

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 7/16

1:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

5:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$537

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 7/14

2:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/18

5:55 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$542

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 9/7

9:40 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

6:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 15m

$542

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 6/25

1:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/29

4:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$547

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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

Booking 79 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 May 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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

    For as low as $503, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California in 8h. 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 $103. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $316 and $396, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 80% 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 $89 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $90 and Delta from $163 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $183 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $374.

  • 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.

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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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$396Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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