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$71+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$290 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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/224:22 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/239:53 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop15h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:18 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Sun 8/106:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/142:09 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/208:05 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$200

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San Jose

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 7/22

4:22 pm-7:04 am

1 stop11h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/23

9:53 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 43m

$180

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 8/7

12:18 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

$194

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Sun 9/14

2:09 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

8:05 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

$200

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 7/29

6:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

$71

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 7/24

12:18 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 24m

$82

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Deals found on 7/1

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Detroit?

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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Detroit is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 July 3, 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose 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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

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 $180. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Frontier. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $270 when flying from San Jose to Detroit.

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

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  • 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$171Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$294Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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