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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose from C$ 186

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 (DTW) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 324

One-way from

C$ 186

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 594
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 23/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 25m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Detroit to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 23/410:00 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 28/43:04 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 324
Wed 9/412:15 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop12h 54mDelta
Thu 24/46:29 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop11h 21mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 374
Mon 14/45:10 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 26/45:56 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 476
Sun 25/56:00 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/56:00 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 490
Tue 11/35:57 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/36:20 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 594
Thu 25/98:15 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 28/97:40 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop8h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 761
Mon 26/56:30 a.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Sun 15/66:40 a.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2C$ 763
Wed 19/25:55 p.m.DTW - SJC
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/22:34 p.m.SJC - DTW
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 1,062

Find flights from Detroit to San Jose within your budget

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/4

10:00 a.m.-2:09 p.m.

1 stop7h 09m

San Jose

Mon 28/4

3:04 p.m.-1:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 324

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/4

8:30 a.m.-10:09 p.m.

1 stop16h 39m

San Jose

Tue 22/4

2:40 p.m.-6:09 a.m.

1 stop12h 29m

C$ 374

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/4

5:10 p.m.-10:51 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

San Jose

Sat 26/4

5:56 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 476

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/5

6:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San Jose

Fri 30/5

6:00 a.m.-3:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 490

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/3

5:57 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

San Jose

Tue 18/3

6:20 a.m.-4:51 p.m.

1 stop7h 31m

C$ 594

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 26/5

6:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

San Jose

Sun 15/6

6:40 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

C$ 763

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/3

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

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 186

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/4

6:52 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

C$ 226

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/4

11:03 a.m.-5:31 p.m.

2 stops9h 28m

C$ 304

DetroitSan Jose

DTW - SJC

DTWSJC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 29/6

6:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 382

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose (average of C$ 331). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to San Jose, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
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Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 324), Delta (C$ 374), and Alaska Airlines (C$ 476) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose. Spirit Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose are Alaska Airlines (C$ 186), Delta (C$ 226), and United Airlines (C$ 304).

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose (average of C$ 331). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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$ 263AverageC$ 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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