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

YIP Airport Page →
2,048 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas ~4h 36m RJ → F9JREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
DAL Dallas ~7h 16m SGX → CPJEJAWN Dallas (DAL) to San Jose flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 3m UA → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,048 mi 4h 36m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and SJC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YIP Routes SJC Routes YIP Live Flights SJC Live Flights SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
LAS ~4h 36m DAL ~7h 16m ORD ~8h 3m
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
YIP → SJC
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SJC → YIP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
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 – 3 1
Weekly flights – 6 –
Flight time 4h 36m 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 36m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,296 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,048 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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.
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 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 is about 4 hours 36 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 Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and Fort Wayne (FWA).