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$145+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SJC - DTW)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTW
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 10, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Mon 10/206:43 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/307:59 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Mon 10/206:43 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops25h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Mon 10/206:43 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:17 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops17h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/144:51 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops27h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/8$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Mon 10/206:43 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/232:56 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:45 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop23h 40mDelta
Thu 12/48:25 amDTW - SJC
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/9$333
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:35 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$335
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:27 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/8$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:35 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Thu 12/48:25 amDTW - SJC
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/9$338
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:17 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops17h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/34:51 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop26h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/7$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Mon 10/206:43 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops25h 39mFrontier
Sat 10/257:55 amDTW - SJC
1 stop30h 37mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$342

Cheap 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 (DTW). 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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$468 or less

Good one-way deal

$319 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Detroit 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 October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 11/7

7:17 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

4:51 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$324

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 10/31

7:17 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

4:51 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$340

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 11/13

11:51 am-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

4:51 pm-8:55 am

2 stops19h 04m

$340

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 10/20

6:43 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop26h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$362

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 1/2

10:24 am-5:20 am

1 stop15h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

5:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop19h 33m

$363

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 10/31

6:13 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

4:51 pm-10:57 am

1 stop21h 06m

$384

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:25 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$389

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops12h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/3

5:11 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 05m

$390

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 10/31

7:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$396

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Fri 11/7

11:51 am-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

4:51 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$399

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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 San Jose to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 San Jose, California-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 DTW?

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 October 10, 2025.

When flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 October 10, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,088 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,143 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $324, Alaska Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California in 17h 38m. The distance from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 2056 mi.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $165. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $236, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San Jose, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (100%), Delta (71%), KLM( 50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $457 for a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $171 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $346.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $133). Flying from San Jose, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$177Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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