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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County Airport to San Jose

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,704. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.RM1,704 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,704, select.
San Jose.RM2,019 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 7 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,019, select.
San Jose.RM2,019 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,019, select.
San Jose.RM2,019 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,019, select.
San Jose.RM2,178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 9 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,178, select.
San Jose.RM2,181 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 7 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,181, select.
San Jose.RM2,240 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,240, select.
San Jose.RM2,288 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,288, select.
San Jose.RM2,312 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,312, select.
San Jose.RM2,317 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,317, select.
San Jose.RM2,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,329, select.
San Jose.RM2,559 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,559, select.
San Jose.RM2,559 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,559, select.
San Jose.RM2,573 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,573, select.
San Jose.RM2,573 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,573, select.
San Jose.RM2,666 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Jose International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,666, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from RM2,824
Apr
from RM1,704
May
from RM2,019
Jun
from RM2,240
Jul
from RM2,329
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Oct
from RM2,317
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Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose

Alternative Detroit Wayne County to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

5km from central San Jose
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from RM1,704
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

6km from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

52km from central San Jose
from RM1,279
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San Francisco International

53km from central San Jose
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from RM782
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Concord

74km from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

83km from central San Jose
from RM1,435
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Sacramento Stockton

85km from central San Jose
from RM1,733
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Detroit to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,704
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose is RM1,704. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose.
KLM, Delta and Air France fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose.
As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose is usually April.
If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 4.7 km away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,704.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to San Jose on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, United and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose.

  • The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7. The city is three hours behind Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located.

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most popular route, with three flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from DTW to SJC is with Delta Air Lines at 19:55. Choose the first departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 19:55 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • To avoid rushing for your DTW to San Jose flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at DTW and travel nonstop to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). That will be your arrival point when searching for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose tickets.

  • Look out for promotions from Delta Air Lines. This airline operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose.

  • The journey from central Detroit to DTW takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near DTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Jose

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose flight is RM552. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,704. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book two months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DTW to San Jose.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from DTW to San Jose.

  • Find an affordable flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 10 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJC instead:

  • Pick up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week before your flight from DTW to San Jose.

  • The street address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Before you book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in San Jose offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • Lock in a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

More about San Jose

  • Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Jose, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are must-do's during your San Jose adventure.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, consider Fresno, roughly 193 kilometres east of San Jose. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Detroit to San Jose

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