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 51m nonstop +3h ahead 43 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 51m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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 – – 62% – –
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.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
56
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric SJC→YIP OAK→YIP SFO→YIP
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 36m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Detroit flights · San Francisco (SFO) 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 51m.
Facts

SJC–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections43 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 51m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, MKE, RST, SDF, DAL, OMA, IND, BZN, TUS, CLE, MDW, BNA, MSP, PSP, STL, BUF, SLC, LAS, PIT, PHX, SFO, YYC, LAX, ORD, SNA, AUS, IAD, HOU, BWI, DEN, YYZ, PHL, MCO, JAX, BOS, PBI, FLL, SJD, MIA, PVD, PLS, LIR and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from YIP to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SFO. 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 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).