Detroit

$91+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit (SJC - DTT)

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SJC — DTT
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$650
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From San Jose to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 November 26, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/257:43 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:27 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/78:08 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:34 amDTW - SJC
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/257:43 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:34 amDTW - SJC
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/78:08 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/217:50 amDTW - SJC
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:36 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:27 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$386
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/183:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Sun 12/217:50 amDTW - SJC
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/283:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/318:34 amDTW - SJC
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/106:35 amSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Wed 12/178:40 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/26$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/176:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Fri 12/196:35 amDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$421

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

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 3/2

4:59 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop20h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:22 pm-10:28 am

1 stop20h 06m

$290

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/16

9:05 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$359

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 1/21

6:02 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-9:16 am

2 stops19h 01m

$365

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 1/17

11:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$400

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 1/17

6:20 am-3:27 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

7:45 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 12m

$411

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/16

9:05 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

5:15 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$439

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 12/10

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

9:10 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$467

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 12/12

3:27 pm-5:00 am

1 stop10h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

9:59 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$468

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sat 1/17

5:54 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

4:36 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$477

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 12/7

3:27 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops46h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

9:40 am-7:13 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$480

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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, California-Detroit 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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

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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, California to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 November 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California 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, California to Detroit flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to Detroit?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Jose, California to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Jose, California to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Jose, California to Detroit?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Jose, California to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $194.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Jose, California to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Jose, California to Detroit?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Jose, California to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

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 November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 $291, Alaska Airlines can have you in Detroit from San Jose, California in 6h. 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 $154. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $236 and $298, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit

Discover the top 5 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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