DTW - SJC

C$ 261 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to San Jose

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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8:32 a.m. - 2:57 p.m.DTW-SJC
9h 25m1 stop
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6:30 a.m. - 6:39 p.m.SJC-DTW
9h 09m1 stop
C$ 521Delta
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Southwest Logo
12:55 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.DTW-SJC
9h 55m2 stops
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8:45 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.SJC-DTW
8h 55m2 stops
C$ 535Southwest
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Sat, 25 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Delta Logo
8:25 a.m. - 10:08 p.m.DTW-SJC
16h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 a.m. - 3:31 p.m.SJC-DTW
6h 11m1 stop
C$ 539Delta
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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Delta Logo
3:58 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.DTW-SJC
10h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:25 p.m. - 9:25 a.m.SJC-DTW
8h 00m1 stop
C$ 548Delta
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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
United Airlines Logo
4:15 p.m. - 10:28 p.m.DTW-SJC
9h 13m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:58 p.m.SJC-DTW
12h 13m2 stops
C$ 555United Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Delta Logo
12:36 p.m. - 10:08 p.m.DTW-SJC
12h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:28 p.m.SJC-DTW
12h 13m1 stop
C$ 557Delta
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
2:13 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.DTW-SJC
9h 41m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:41 p.m.SJC-DTW
11h 56m2 stops
C$ 562United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Southwest Logo
3:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.DTW-SJC
8h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:55 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.SJC-DTW
13h 10m1 stop
C$ 564Southwest
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Thu, 6 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:51 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.DTW-SJC
9h 08m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.SJC-DTW
19h 35m1 stop
C$ 575Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:41 p.m. - 4:51 p.m.DTW-SJC
26h 10m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:57 p.m. - 5:20 a.m.SJC-DTW
8h 23m1 stop
C$ 587Alaska Airlines
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Consider airport hotels for early Detroit departures.
Rideshares at SJC offer quick Silicon Valley access.
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Delta
Cheapest • from C$ 521 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 36% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 521
Overall average: C$ 562
Delta
Tue 24/2Wed 25/2
DTW - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 261
Typical prices: C$ 207-409
Delta
Wed 15/10
DTW - SJC • 1 stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to San Jose

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering parking deals and overnight stays to ease morning travel stress.

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SJC

For quick access to Silicon Valley, rideshares are available directly at the arrivals curb at SJC.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on SJC

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to San Jose flights

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 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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost C$ 352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 745 and C$ 664 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 301 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightC$ 261
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to San Jose

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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 C$ 189 for a one-way ticket and C$ 377 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to San Jose?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to San Jose flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to San Jose flight 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 SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San Jose are Delta and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 614 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 396 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 614 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

6.0 GoodBarbie, Aug 2025MSP - SFO
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I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Everything was fine, but there was no food or entertainment, so I didn’t know how to rate that.

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I made it safely. The flight was delayed, though. Not upset or expect anything.

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

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