Detroit to San Jose - 2,057 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,057	+1,234	3,291 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,057	+1,234	3,291 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,057	+1,029	3,086 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,057	+1,029	3,086 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,057	+2,057	4,114 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,057	+1,029	3,086 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SJC route connects Detroit, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,057 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from Detroit. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 2,057 miles (3,311 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to SJC typically take around 4h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,057 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJC)