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$81 Find cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Jose (DTW-SJC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to San Jose that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:46 am - 11:12 pmDTW-SJC
15h 26m1 stop
5:18 pm - 5:03 amSJC-DTW
8h 45m1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
12:59 pm - 5:45 pmDTW-SJC
7h 46m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:58 amSJC-DTW
9h 43m1 stop
Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 7
7:00 am - 12:07 pmDTW-SJC
8h 07m1 stop
5:18 pm - 5:03 amSJC-DTW
8h 45m1 stop
$198Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 28
8:09 am - 6:22 pmDTW-SJC
13h 13m1 stop
8:15 am - 8:44 pmSJC-DTW
9h 29m1 stop
$209Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 31
7:00 am - 12:07 pmDTW-SJC
8h 07m1 stop
1:07 pm - 12:17 amSJC-DTW
8h 10m1 stop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Aug 27
6:05 am - 10:58 amDTW-SJC
7h 53m1 stop
6:30 am - 6:41 pmSJC-DTW
9h 11m1 stop
$406Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Wed, Jun 26
6:08 am - 10:58 amDTW-SJC
7h 50m1 stop
6:00 pm - 5:45 amSJC-DTW
8h 45m1 stop
$417Delta
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Tue, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 3
5:58 pm - 10:57 pmDTW-SJC
7h 59m1 stop
6:15 am - 4:58 pmSJC-DTW
7h 43m1 stop
$438Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 21
5:58 pm - 1:39 pmDTW-SJC
22h 41m2 stops
10:00 am - 3:21 pmSJC-DTW
26h 21m2 stops
$483Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 27
11:48 am - 6:26 pmDTW-SJC
9h 38m2 stops
9:45 am - 11:01 pmSJC-DTW
10h 16m2 stops
$508American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 9

Flights from Detroit to San Jose - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to San Jose?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to San Jose, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Jose, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose is September, where tickets cost $333 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $585 and $476 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 37 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to San Jose?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Jose from Detroit were found on Spirit Airlines ($81) and Frontier ($91), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($178) and Delta ($406).

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Low season

July

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to San Jose flights

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    Several airlines have been making efforts to improve their environmental sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint on flights from Detroit (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC). For instance, Delta and American Airlines have made significant investments in sustainable practices, including using more fuel-efficient aircraft, implementing recycling programs, and focusing on reducing emissions.

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    When booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC), some airlines offer one-stop journeys, mainly through hub cities. Popular transits include Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX), and Las Vegas (LAX). Remember that these layovers vary based on the airlines, flight schedules, and passenger demand.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services between Detroit and San Jose?

    All airlines provide accessible services for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility on flights between Detroit (DTW) and San Jose (SJC), as required by regulations. Specifically, they provide wheelchair assistance for passengers with difficulty walking long distances. This can include assistance from the check-in counter to the boarding gate and during boarding and disembarkation.

  • Which airline offers the best business class service between Detroit and San Jose?

    Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are well known for their exceptional business class services between Detroit (DTW) and San Jose (SJC). Besides priority check-in and boarding and extra luggage allowance, passengers in business class enjoy fully flat beds, personalized service, fine dining, and access to airport lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose was $81 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and San Jose?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to San Jose.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to San Jose?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in San Jose is San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to San Jose?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and San Jose, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to San Jose, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San Jose are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $503 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $492 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to San Jose?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Jose with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SJC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to San Jose?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Jose from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose

  • Delta Air Lines is the major carrier offering the most flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC). Those flying aboard this carrier are sure to get more flight options, allowing for greater flexibility in planning your travel. Also, hub airports typically have a higher concentration of airline staff, which can lead to more efficient customer service, quicker check-in processes, and smoother connections.
  • Southwest Airlines is known for its family-friendly policies on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC). It allows families to pre-board and bring strollers and car seats for free. Their open seating policy also allows families to choose seats together. In addition, they provide kid-friendly entertainment options to keep the little ones engaged throughout the journey.
  • Unaccompanied minors traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC) should remember that Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines cater to their needs. They provide assistance and supervision throughout the journey, including help with check-in, boarding, and in-flight care. There's an additional fee for this service.
  • American Airlines and Delta Air Lines allow passengers to fly with their four-legged friends in the cabin from Detroit (DTW) to San Jose International Airport (SJC). However, you can only bring small domestic animals with up-to-date veterinary certificates, such as cats and dogs.
  • Public transit buses operated by the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) connect Detroit Airport (DTW) with different parts of the city and the surrounding areas, including downtown Detroit. However, taxis are convenient if you want privacy and door-to-door service.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to San Jose? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10347 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

2.0 MediocreFelipe, Jun 2024DTW - SAN
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to San Jose found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 25mDTW-SJC
$81
7/9Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 14mDTW-SJC
$87
9/3Tue
1 stopFrontier
7h 46mDTW-SJC
$91
7/16Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 13mDTW-SJC
$111
7/23Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 50mDTW-SJC
$199
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 04mDTW-SJC
$238
9/3Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 46mDTW-SJC
$255
7/30Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 32mDTW-SJC
$285
8/1Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 38mDTW-SJC
$335
7/15Mon
3 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 47mDTW-SJC
$514

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Last minute flights from Detroit to San Jose

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to San Jose that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 06mDTW-SJC
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 19mSJC-DTW
$294
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 57mDTW-SJC
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 19mSJC-DTW
$315
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 14mDTW-SJC
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 17mSJC-DTW
$332
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 06mDTW-SJC
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 15mSJC-DTW
$343
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 57mDTW-SJC
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 14mSJC-DTW
$350
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 38mDTW-SJC
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 52mSJC-DTW
$371
6/9Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 45mDTW-SJC
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 00mSJC-DTW
$381
6/9Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 28mDTW-SJC
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 00mSJC-DTW
$383
6/9Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 45mDTW-SJC
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 04mSJC-DTW
$391
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 38mDTW-SJC
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 30mSJC-DTW
$400

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Detroit - San Jose Flights

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Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

San Jose (SJC)United States

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San Jose - Detroit

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