San Jose to Detroit (SJC–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,048 mi 3h 54m nonstop +3h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

SJC–YIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 3h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 93% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
STL ~5h 52m BZN ~5h 58m DAL ~6h 0m MDW ~6h 10m SLC ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → YIP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
YIP → SJC
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric SJC→YIP OAK→YIP
Distance from SJC – 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 93% –
Oakland (OAK) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m.
Facts

SJC–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 3h 54m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, BZN, DAL, MDW, SLC, AUS, OMA, MSP, YYC, SNA, ORD, HOU, BOS, BNA and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJC to YIP

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected by nonstop service from TWY.

SJC to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to YIP ranges from 3 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).