Detroit to San Jose (DTW–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,058 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 6 | 739 | 4h55 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Jose from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SJC | CLE→SJC | FWA→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 5h 8m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SJC: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–SJC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SJC
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DTW to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SJC ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,058 miles (3,311 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Fort Wayne (FWA).