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$86+ Cheap flights from San Jose 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTT
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
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 (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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$86
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 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 May 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/166:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/229:02 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/12$293
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2312:17 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/12$300
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2412:18 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/309:42 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/1311:00 pmSJC - DTW
Nonstop4h 30mDelta
Sat 8/309:15 pmDTW - SJC
Nonstop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/11$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sat 11/12:35 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops22h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/154:40 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop19h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/10$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/129:20 amSJC - DTW
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Sat 8/2312:45 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/249:45 amSJC - DTW
2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/304:09 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:20 amSJC - DTW
2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/315:54 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$548

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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Detroit that are best for you.

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San Jose

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 6/16

6:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/22

9:02 am-2:31 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$293

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 10/23

12:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$300

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 7/24

12:18 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

9:42 pm-10:37 am

1 stop15h 55m

$316

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 8/13

11:00 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

9:15 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$384

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 11/1

2:35 pm-4:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

4:40 pm-9:12 am

1 stop19h 32m

$408

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 8/12

9:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

12:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$432

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 7/24

9:45 am-10:36 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

4:09 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$487

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 8/15

6:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

5:54 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$548

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$86

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 8/29

12:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 28m

$120

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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*
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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-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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from San Jose to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Detroit, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,432 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Detroit round-trip from $293. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $300, and Delta, from $384. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Detroit are Spirit Airlines ($86), Frontier ($120), and Delta ($196).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $166 on average our data indicates $299 when flying from San Jose 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from San Jose to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$181Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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