San Jose

$114+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, CA (DTW - SJC)

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DTW — SJC
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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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 February 28, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 5/55:14 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/148:00 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop18h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/56:32 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop18h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:32 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Fri 4/174:55 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop19h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/22:51 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops11h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:09 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:15 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$290
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 4/144:55 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops20h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/252:44 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop12h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:45 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop14h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/1310:29 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop17h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/235:14 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops21h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:15 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 5/68:07 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/35:57 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:14 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop30h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/276:15 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/56:32 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop18h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1211:56 am
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops38h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/87:07 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:32 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$309

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 February 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$455
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Jose flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Jose flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Jose
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

8:07 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Jose

Sun 4/26

8:22 pm-11:16 am

2 stops11h 54m

$377

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/24

4:52 pm-9:28 am

1 stop19h 36m

San Jose

Thu 3/26

6:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop30h 41m

$445

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:08 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Jose

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-5:49 am

2 stops18h 49m

$460

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

6:08 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 12m

San Jose

Wed 5/27

6:00 pm-5:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$470

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/25

7:09 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Jose

Mon 4/27

10:24 am-12:45 am

2 stops11h 21m

$477

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

10:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Jose

Fri 4/10

12:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 45m

$492

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 20m

San Jose

Sun 4/19

11:45 am-12:40 am

2 stops9h 55m

$492

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/11

10:40 am-4:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Jose

Sat 4/18

6:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$512

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:55 pm-9:28 am

1 stop19h 33m

San Jose

Fri 4/17

6:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop30h 44m

$514

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

6:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San Jose

Sun 4/26

11:45 am-12:40 am

2 stops9h 55m

$517

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Deals found on 2/26

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Jose

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 Detroit to San Jose in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Jose, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Jose, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Jose, California 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?

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 February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California is 16 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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.

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 February 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in 13h 25m. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 2056 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California round-trip from $146. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $157, and American Airlines, from $216. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Frontier flights start at $90 while deals on American Airlines start at $105 one-way.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California (average of $130). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 Detroit to San Jose

Discover the top 5 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 February 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$157Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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