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$53+ Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose (DTT - 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to San Jose are usually found in August or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$53
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

January

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August

Average price

$597
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/1410:33 pmDTW - SJC
2 stops20h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/225:40 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/27:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:34 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:43 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/912:12 pmSJC - DTW
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/712:16 pmDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Sun 2/167:00 amSJC - DTW
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/226:00 amDTW - SJC
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/16:20 amSJC - DTW
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$339

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DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/14

10:33 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops20h 53m

San Jose

Sat 2/22

5:40 pm-4:18 am

1 stop7h 38m

$192

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

2:34 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 16m

$199

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

2:43 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop27h 16m

San Jose

Wed 4/9

12:12 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$217

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/7

12:16 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Jose

Sun 2/16

7:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$299

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Sat 3/1

6:20 am-4:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$339

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/11

3:41 pm-6:38 am

1 stop17h 57m

$53

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

$90

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/19

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$100

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

4:49 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$120

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/4

7:00 pm-11:04 am

2 stops19h 04m

$139

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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 January.
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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-San Jose 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San Jose 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San Jose

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Jose?

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to San Jose is 32 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 to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 DTT to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Detroit to San Jose by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Jose. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to San Jose flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to San Jose have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($192), American Airlines ($199), and Delta ($299) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Jose. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Frontier flights start at $90 while deals on Southwest start at $100 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 to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 Detroit to San Jose

Discover the top 6 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$168Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$476Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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