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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 898
Typical prices: C$ 533-C$ 1,045
Southwest
Sun 21/10Sun 28/10
SJO - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 468
Typical prices: C$ 372-C$ 700
Southwest
Mon 22/10
SJO - DTW • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San José and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
6 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 40% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 638 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
Shortest trip • 7h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Detroit (SJO-DTW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Detroit

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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9:00 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 35m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
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11:05 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
C$ 898Southwest
Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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9:00 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 35m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
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7:10 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
C$ 915Southwest
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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1:10 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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5:15 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
C$ 963Southwest
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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9:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
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10:45 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 55m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby
C$ 970Southwest
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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9:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
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7:10 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
C$ 1,044Southwest
Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
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2:10 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway
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5:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Orlando
C$ 1,082Southwest
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45m1 stop Orlando
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7:10 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
C$ 1,092Southwest
Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
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2:10 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 20m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway
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5:40 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando
C$ 1,164Southwest
Tue, 12 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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1:15 a.m. - 5:12 p.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 57m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:15 a.m. - 6:16 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
C$ 1,198United Airlines
Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
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2:10 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
19h 20m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway
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5:40 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando
C$ 1,223Southwest
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Price, demand, and travel trends for San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Round-trip flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport start at C$ 898. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 533 to C$ 1,045. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 898 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and is 23% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at C$ 448 round-trip.
•July (C$ 1,144) and June (C$ 1,045) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 155% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 468
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 53% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
Flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

When to book flights from San José to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How long does a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take?

    A direct flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 5,765 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from C$ 533 to C$ 1,045, with an average of C$ 746 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 533 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 4% above the route average of C$ 746. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 898 to C$ 3,377. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 902, which is 87% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 44 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 69% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 4% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On the San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 581 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 846 – a C$ 264 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 52m, compared with 7h 56m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between San José and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, and Ford Field. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 581 – about C$ 264 less than Friday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 448 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 696 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
    - The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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