Travelling from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Detroit three hours ahead of San Jose.
You can choose from three weekly San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 23:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you get on your SJC to DTW flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta is your gateway to exploring Detroit (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport offered by this airline.
Delta tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJC and DTW:
Denver International Airport
St Louis Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
R 2,252 is the best price for a one-way San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,269. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SJC to DTW by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJC to DTW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
83% of flights leaving San Jose International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SJC.
To reach San Jose International Airport from central San Jose, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SJC? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Follow your own route with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and see more of Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The quietest month for a flight from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Detroit based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJC to DTW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its top attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
