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$84+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose, CA (DTT - SJC)

DTT — SJC
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose

Wed 12/27:39 pm -
2 stops21h 13m
Mon 12/73:48 pm -
2 stops18h 48m
Deal found 10/27$200
Sat 12/54:11 pm -
2 stops25h 52m
Mon 12/73:48 pm -
2 stops18h 48m
Deal found 10/27$222
Tue 12/227:15 am -
1 stop8h 46m
Wed 1/69:59 pm -
2 stops20h 02m
Deal found 10/25$251
Fri 11/205:26 am -
1 stop11h 49m
Thu 11/264:15 pm -
1 stop11h 41m
Deal found 10/27$268
Wed 12/162:31 pm -
2 stops29h 33m
Sat 1/91:07 pm -
1 stop12h 58m
Deal found 10/28$274
Sat 12/127:34 pm -
2 stops21h 11m
Tue 1/51:07 pm -
1 stop12h 58m
Deal found 10/28$281
Sun 12/64:11 pm -
2 stops25h 52m
Fri 12/112:40 pm -
2 stops20h 07m
Deal found 10/27$292
Thu 11/265:26 am -
1 stop11h 49m
Thu 11/264:15 pm -
1 stop11h 41m
Deal found 10/29$295
Mon 11/167:00 am -
2 stops16h 12m
Sat 11/214:15 pm -
1 stop11h 41m
Deal found 10/27$304

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$659 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San Jose flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-San Jose flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to San Jose
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to San Jose.

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DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/21

7:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops34h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/15

6:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/18

4:59 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/9

6:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/16

4:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/19

4:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/18

6:42 am-3:51 pm

2 stops12h 09m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/14

8:35 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 37m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$277

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/30

6:49 pm-10:58 am

1 stop19h 09m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

DetroitSan Jose

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJC San Jose

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/5

4:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Jose

Tue 12/8

11:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$332

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Jose

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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, California 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, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-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 to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of $352). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Seattle (SEA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $402.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Jose, California?

Flights via Chicago (MDW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Delta from Detroit to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San Jose, California?

    For as low as $332, Southwest can have you in San Jose, California from Detroit in 7h 10m. There are 2056 mi between Detroit and San Jose, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, California, with prices starting at $349. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $380 and $399, respectively. Delta is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Delta flights start at $168 while deals on American Airlines start at $181 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $659 for a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California. The cheapest flight overall is $608 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose) is currently priced at $299.

  • 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, California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose, California (average of $352). Flying from Detroit to San Jose, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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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Alternative routes for Detroit to San Jose

Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$349Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$380Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$399Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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