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$89+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit (SJC - DTT)

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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 diciembre 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/257:43 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/319:22 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
mié. 12/176:18 amSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines
mar. 1/66:40 amDTW - SJC
1 stop20h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/236:36 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/319:22 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/183:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
lun. 12/225:49 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops26h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/217:48 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/319:22 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
jue. 12/185:57 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 23mAlaska Airlines
mar. 1/66:40 amDTW - SJC
1 stop20h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$460
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/316:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
jue. 1/16:10 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$461

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 diciembre 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Detroit (DTT) flights.
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 December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Detroit (DTT).

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 1/22

12:50 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/26

6:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$275

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 1/22

10:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/26

6:50 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$299

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 1/22

11:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/26

5:15 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop29h 49m

$304

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 1/8

6:02 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 1/11

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$349

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 1/8

11:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/15

5:15 pm-9:21 am

2 stops19h 06m

$370

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

lun. 1/5

5:57 pm-5:20 am

1 stop8h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 1/9

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$389

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

mié. 12/17

6:18 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/6

6:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$416

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

vie. 2/13

10:30 pm-11:01 am

1 stop9h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 2/18

8:38 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$438

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

mié. 12/31

6:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 1/1

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$461

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

jue. 12/18

5:57 pm-5:20 am

1 stop8h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/6

6:40 am-4:36 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$485

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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 December.
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 diciembre 4, 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.

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 diciembre 4, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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 $275, American Airlines can have you in Detroit from San Jose, California in 7h 08m. 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 $148. 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 62% 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $149, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $306. While the most popular route (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $237 on average, our data indicates $475 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.

  • 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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