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

SJC Airport Page →
2,048 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 17m AFDLKL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville ~6h 59m WN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h ACCMUA → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~7h 2m WN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 6m UA → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~7h 41m UDVJTWN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,048 mi 3h 51m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–YIP had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 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 2,048 miles in 3h 51m.

Also explore SJC Routes YIP Routes SJC Live Flights YIP Live Flights SJC Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to San Jose flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJC–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~6h 17m BNA ~6h 59m DEN ~7h 0m DAL ~7h 2m ORD ~7h 6m
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
YIP → SJC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
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 SFO→YIP
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 36m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 2,048 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJC to YIP. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 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.

SJC to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to YIP is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).