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Flights from Detroit to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Detroit to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 6h 08m door to door (337 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 08m
Detroit to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey6h 08mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Detroit to San Jose
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Denver (DEN) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun07:00 DTT07:49 DEN0h 56m connection08:45 DEN10:08 SJCSouthwest Airlines
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DTT Las Vegas (LAS) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:30 DTT14:31 LAS1h 14m connection15:45 LAS16:58 SJCSouthwest Airlines
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DTT Phoenix (PHX) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue08:00 DTT09:01 PHX0h 59m connection10:00 PHX11:41 SJCAmerican Airlines
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DTT Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Tue07:45 DTT07:59 ORD1h 16m connection09:15 ORD11:32 SJCUnited Airlines
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DTT Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue07:45 DTT09:19 DFW0h 56m connection10:15 DFW11:36 SJCAmerican Airlines
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DTT Seattle (SEA) SJC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat08:45 DTT10:28 SEA0h 47m connection11:15 SEA13:17 SJCDelta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,334 km2,070 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSan Jose vs Detroit
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → SJC
Flights from Detroit to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,334 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Chicago (ORD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and San Jose?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Detroit.
