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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Jose from C$ 279

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJC
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 340

One-way from

C$ 279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 546
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/5-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 15m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 2/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 09m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Jose

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 3 April 2025.

Thu 1/55:20 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/52:04 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 340
Mon 2/67:00 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/65:46 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 545
Sat 3/57:00 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/53:36 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop10h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/4C$ 568
Sat 31/58:35 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Tue 10/66:15 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/4C$ 582
Sat 31/511:10 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops9h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/66:35 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 725
Sat 31/55:00 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/69:45 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 734
Fri 29/85:40 a.m.DTW - SJC
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Sun 7/910:45 a.m.SJC - DTW
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4C$ 798

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Detroit

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/5

5:20 a.m.-10:12 a.m.

1 stop7h 52m

San Jose

Mon 5/5

2:04 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

1 stop6h 23m

C$ 340

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/6

7:00 a.m.-12:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

San Jose

Tue 10/6

5:46 p.m.-5:14 a.m.

1 stop8h 28m

C$ 545

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

7:00 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop8h 01m

San Jose

Wed 7/5

3:36 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 568

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/5

8:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

San Jose

Tue 10/6

6:15 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 582

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/5

11:10 a.m.-5:22 p.m.

2 stops9h 12m

San Jose

Tue 10/6

6:35 a.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop7h 13m

C$ 725

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 31/5

5:00 a.m.-11:58 a.m.

2 stops9h 58m

San Jose

Tue 10/6

9:45 a.m.-12:41 a.m.

2 stops11h 56m

C$ 734

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 29/8

5:40 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 00m

San Jose

Sun 7/9

10:45 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 798

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

7:00 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

1 stop8h 09m

C$ 279

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/4

4:25 p.m.-10:49 p.m.

1 stop9h 24m

C$ 280

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 26/8

2:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

C$ 322

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Jose

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 28 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to San Jose may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 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 Detroit to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Jose (average of C$ 331). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 459). 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 3 April 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Detroit to San Jose by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 - 79.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 3 April 2025.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 340), Alaska Airlines (C$ 545), and Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 568) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San Jose. You may be able to fly from Detroit to San Jose for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit to San Jose are Alaska Airlines (C$ 279), Delta (C$ 280), and Southwest (C$ 322).

  • 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 C$ 331). Flying from Detroit to San Jose in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 459). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 265AverageC$ 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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