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

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Detroit to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,048 mi 4h 19m nonstop -3h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and SJC, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
110
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 San Jose from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric YIP→SJC DTW→SJC CLE→SJC
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 6 –
Flight time 4h 19m 4h 55m 5h 8m
Detroit (DTW) to San Jose flights · Cleveland (CLE) to San Jose flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m.
Facts

YIP–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time4h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 19m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RNO, SLN, IND, APA, MDW, OAK, MKE, OMA, MSP, SFO, CMH, SNA, LAS, LAF, SDF, PHX, CLE, TUL, SAV, YYZ, IAD, MEM, CHO, DAL, PIT, RDU, AUS, PHL, BWI, BOS, JAX, BHM, SRQ, OPF, QRO, RSW, DFW, PIE, FLL and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SJC to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, CLE and FWA. 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 YIP to SJC

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to SJC ranges from 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and Fort Wayne (FWA).