HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$121+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit (SJC - DTT)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTT
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Jose to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 5/1812:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/2210:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 4/278:22 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops36h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/1412:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3110:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/2812:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/21:20 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops49h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/38:19 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 4/278:22 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/117:39 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/1112:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1410:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/2912:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3110:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/38:19 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/910:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Fri 5/16:39 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops37h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:30 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop20h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/318:21 am
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/710:01 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 4/278:22 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:39 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$381

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 (DTT). 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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Detroit (DTT) flights.
Search Deals
From San Jose to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/20

11:41 am-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

7:01 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$397

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

12:12 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

12:46 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$397

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

7:09 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:02 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$423

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/23

6:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

8:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$495

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 6/21

9:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops9h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

1:25 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$545

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 5/3

6:15 am-5:44 am

1 stop20h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

7:09 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$566

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 9/15

5:50 pm-5:23 am

1 stop8h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$583
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 10/6

11:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/11

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$583

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 7/1

11:38 am-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

7:01 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$588

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 5/22

9:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

6:40 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$593

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/16

Showing 1-10 of 23 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Detroit 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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 April 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines from San Jose to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,412 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,617 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

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?

    For as low as $495, Delta can have you in Detroit from San Jose, California in 8h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2056 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, 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 $324 and $396, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $163, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Detroit?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $382 on average, our data indicates $325 when flying from San Jose, California to Detroit.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Detroit?

Book flights to Detroit if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Port Huron

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Jose to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights
Ontario to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Midway flights
Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Detroit flights
San Francisco to Midway flights
San Diego to O'Hare Intl flights
San Jose to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Detroit flights
Burbank to O'Hare Intl flights
Sacramento to O'Hare Intl flights
Las Vegas to O'Hare Intl flights
Oakland to O'Hare Intl flights
San Diego to Detroit flights
San Diego to Midway flights
Santa Ana to Detroit flights
Ontario to Detroit flights
Las Vegas to Midway flights
San Jose to Midway flights
Fresno to O'Hare Intl flights
Santa Ana to Midway flights
Ontario to Midway flights
Sacramento to Midway flights
Oakland to Midway flights
San Jose to Detroit flights
Las Vegas to Detroit flights
Reno to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to Traverse City flights
Long Beach to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Grand Rapids flights
Burbank to Midway flights
Long Beach to Midway flights
Oakland to Detroit flights
Palm Springs to O'Hare Intl flights
Sacramento to Detroit flights
San Francisco to Grand Rapids flights
Santa Barbara to O'Hare Intl flights
Ontario to Grand Rapids flights
Fresno to Midway flights
San Diego to Grand Rapids flights
Palm Springs to Detroit flights
Long Beach to Detroit flights
Los Angeles to South Bend flights
Reno to Midway flights
Palm Springs to Midway flights
Monterey to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Flint flights

Top 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit

Discover the top 3 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$324Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$396Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.