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$66+ Cheap flights from San Jose 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DTW
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
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The best prices from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or October, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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 January 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$66
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$330

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Detroit
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 January 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/119:41 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/124:17 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$138
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/1311:19 amSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/183:35 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 3/267:20 pmSJC - DTW
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/17:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 4/159:30 amSJC - DTW
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Thu 4/175:55 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/207:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Tue 2/255:45 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/23$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/258:30 amSJC - DTW
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/24:20 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$344

Find flights from San Jose to Detroit within your budget

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 January 23, 2025.

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San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/11

9:41 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/12

4:17 pm-6:38 am

2 stops17h 21m

$138

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 2/13

11:19 am-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

3:35 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop26h 28m

$179

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Wed 3/26

7:20 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$204

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 4/15

9:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$258

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 2/20

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/21

6:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$299

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 3/25

8:30 am-10:01 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

6:07 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$344

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Mon 2/17

6:45 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops18h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/24

4:49 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$456

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 2/11

9:41 am-5:03 am

1 stop16h 22m

$66

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Thu 5/8

12:04 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$95

San JoseDetroit

SJC - DTW

SJCDTW

San Jose

Tue 4/22

2:34 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 16m

$100

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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-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-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-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-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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Jose to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose 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 January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 January 23, 2025.

When flying from San Jose 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 January 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines and Delta from San Jose to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,652 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $138 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $204 and $258 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $66. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $350 for a flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $185 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $138.

  • 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 to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Jose to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 San Jose to Detroit

Discover the top 6 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$363Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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