Detroit to San Jose (DTW–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–SJC had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,058 miles in 4h 42m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Jose from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SJC | CLE→SJC | FWA→SJC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 42m | 5h 33m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DTW to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SJC is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,058 miles (3,311 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Fort Wayne (FWA).