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$86+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San Jose, CA (SJC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJC
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Michigan to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/105:35 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/2010:55 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/216:10 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/2810:55 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/251:45 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Thu 4/3010:50 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/293:29 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 5/16:19 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops13h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:09 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/131:14 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop13h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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
Mon 5/118:20 pm
SJC
-
DTW
2 stops12h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/26:30 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Mon 4/610:55 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/287:09 am
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/22:44 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop12h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 5/76:00 am
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops15h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:20 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 5/65:40 pm
DTW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/2010:55 pm
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/305:14 pm
DTW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/46:15 am
SJC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 5/138:42 am
ORD
-
SJC
2 stops9h 27m
Delta
Wed 5/207:00 am
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$327

Find flight deals from Michigan to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Southwest)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$530
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San Jose that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LansingSan Jose

LAN - SJC

LANSJC

Lansing Capital City

Fri 5/8

6:13 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 27m

San Jose

Mon 5/11

10:55 pm-10:51 am

1 stop8h 56m

$329

South BendSan Jose

SBN - SJC

SBNSJC

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 8/5

3:44 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$329

South BendSan Jose

SBN - SJC

SBNSJC

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/15

5:01 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Jose

Mon 5/18

10:00 pm-11:13 am

1 stop10h 13m

$329

South BendSan Jose

SBN - SJC

SBNSJC

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 9/4

6:26 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Jose

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$329

South BendSan Jose

SBN - SJC

SBNSJC

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 5/7

7:10 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Jose

Sun 5/10

1:13 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$329

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:46 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Jose

Tue 4/28

8:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$332

LansingSan Jose

LAN - SJC

LANSJC

Lansing Capital City

Tue 7/28

5:50 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Jose

Fri 8/7

10:20 pm-11:16 am

2 stops9h 56m

$334

LansingSan Jose

LAN - SJC

LANSJC

Lansing Capital City

Thu 5/7

11:31 am-7:19 pm

2 stops10h 48m

San Jose

Sun 5/10

10:55 pm-10:51 am

1 stop8h 56m

$334

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

7:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

San Jose

Fri 6/12

1:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 35m

$337

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/26

8:00 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Jose

Wed 4/1

10:55 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to San Jose

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Jose, California (average of $157). Flying from Michigan to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Michigan?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose (SJC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Michigan.

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

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Michigan to San Jose, California in about 6h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 19m. There are 1991 mi between Michigan and San Jose, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $90 and $105 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San Jose, California?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Jose or Chicago Midway - San Jose, Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose is the most popular route from Michigan to San Jose, California.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to San Jose, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San Jose, California (average of $157). Flying from Michigan to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 Michigan to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$157Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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