Cheap flights from San Jose to Detroit (SJC - DTT) from $73

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SJC — DTT
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from San Jose to Detroit All airports are usually found in January or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Jose (SJC) to Detroit (DTT)

All the information you need to plan the best SJC to DTT flight in 2023: compare San Jose to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$218

One-way from

$73
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From San Jose to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT)

SJC - DTT

Price

$218 - $402

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

DTT

Rainfall

1.8 - 3.1 inches

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 81% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save up to 29% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 43 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Jose to Detroit from $692 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $818 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Detroit from San Jose. Prices for January average $680 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $412. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Detroit (SJC - DTT)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Jose to Detroit

Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from San Jose to Detroit. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Delta flights from San Jose to Detroit

Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from San Jose to Detroit. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap San Jose to Detroit flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SJC to DTT flights for September, October
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Detroit in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

San Jose to Detroit 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Detroit from San Jose found for this year
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Detroit in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

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One-way flights to Detroit from San Jose

The cheapest one-way flights from San Jose to Detroit
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mié. 10/25

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mié. 11/1

1 stop10h 27m

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San Jose

jue. 10/12

1 stop9h 25m

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lun. 10/16

1 stop16h 19m

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San Jose

jue. 10/12

1 stop9h 25m

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lun. 10/16

2 stops17h 14m

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San Jose

mié. 10/25

1 stop17h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/1

2 stops18h 42m

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San Jose

jue. 10/12

2 stops12h 03m

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lun. 10/16

1 stop16h 19m

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SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 10/12

1 stop9h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/16

1 stop16h 19m

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San Jose

lun. 10/23

1 stop17h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/27

1 stop16h 19m

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San Jose

jue. 10/26

2 stops11h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/28

2 stops11h 23m

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San Jose

vie. 10/27

1 stop9h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/29

1 stop8h 33m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Detroit, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,481 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Jose to Detroit flights.

Can I find flights from San Jose to Detroit for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Detroit for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $125, but on average you can expect to pay $166.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Detroit for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Jose to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Detroit round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Detroit round-trip from $125. This flight start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Detroit?

What does SJC to DTW mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Jose Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SJC to DTW flight.

Top 5 airlines flying from San Jose to Detroit

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Jose to Detroit choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$195Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$214Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$380Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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