San Jose

$88+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose (DTT - SJC)

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DTT — SJC
May 6 — May 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Jose are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose (SJC). 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 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San Jose flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to San Jose
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose.

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/237:59 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/239:22 amDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2512:13 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$217
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/112:28 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop23h 52mFrontier
Thu 5/1512:04 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/47:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/45:46 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/69:15 pmDTW - SJC
Nonstop4h 56mDelta
Tue 9/911:00 pmSJC - DTW
Nonstop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/30$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 7/35:40 amDTW - SJC
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Sat 7/510:15 amSJC - DTW
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/183:37 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:04 amSJC - DTW
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/36:00 amDTW - SJC
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/47:00 amSJC - DTW
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$491

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

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Detroit

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

7:59 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$184

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

9:22 am-3:38 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Jose

Sun 5/25

12:13 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 31m

$217

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

2:28 pm-11:20 am

1 stop23h 52m

San Jose

Thu 5/15

12:04 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$249

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Jose

Wed 6/4

5:46 pm-5:14 am

1 stop8h 28m

$375

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/6

9:15 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

San Jose

Tue 9/9

11:00 pm-6:38 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$419

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

5:40 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 00m

San Jose

Sat 7/5

10:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$434

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

3:37 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Jose

Tue 9/23

6:04 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$449

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-1:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

San Jose

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$491

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

9:22 am-3:38 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$88

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 18m

$109

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Jose in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Detroit-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Jose 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 Detroit-San Jose 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 Detroit to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Jose

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Jose. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to San Jose is 46 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 Detroit to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 DTT to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Detroit to San Jose by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Jose flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to San Jose have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 Detroit to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($177), Frontier ($221), and Southwest ($391) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Jose. Spirit Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Frontier flights start at $109 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $191 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $829 for a flight from Detroit to San Jose. The cheapest flight overall is $513 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose) is currently priced at $179.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Jose 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 Detroit to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Detroit to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San Jose. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$168Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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