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$116 Find cheap flights from Detroit to San José

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San José (DTW-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 11:32 amDTW-SJO
8h 32m1 stop
12:32 pm - 9:07 amSJO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
$208Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
12:32 pm - 9:07 amSJO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
$221Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
1:11 am - 4:05 pmSJO-DTW
12h 54m2 stops
$222Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 26
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
1:11 am - 3:11 pmSJO-DTW
12h 00m2 stops
$231Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
12:32 pm - 9:07 amSJO-DTW
18h 35m1 stop
$235Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
1:11 am - 12:04 pmSJO-DTW
8h 53m1 stop
$237Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
5:32 am - 1:25 pmDTW-SJO
9h 53m1 stop
2:20 pm - 2:47 pmSJO-DTW
22h 27m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 19
7:48 pm - 1:20 pmDTW-SJO
19h 32m1 stop
2:20 pm - 12:13 amSJO-DTW
7h 53m1 stop
$303American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 12
7:31 pm - 12:07 amDTW-SJO
6h 36m1 stop
9:35 am - 10:19 pmSJO-DTW
10h 44m2 stops
Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 28
8:18 am - 1:13 pmDTW-SJO
6h 55m1 stop
2:20 pm - 9:30 amSJO-DTW
17h 10m1 stop
$327American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 13

Flights from Detroit to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to San José?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to San José, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province is April, where tickets cost $300 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is $748 and $734 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $116. KAYAK users also found Detroit to San José round-trip flights on Spirit Airlines from $208 and on American Airlines from $299.

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September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province was $116 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to San José?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Detroit?

    Orlando is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Detroit to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to San José, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San José are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $850 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $425 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

4.0 OkayPatricia, May 2024DTW - CDG
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Safe and on time were the positives. The plane wasn't cleaned before boarding, there was garbage and food on the floor and in the seat pocket. The TV screen was small and the picture fuzzy, audio quality was poor. Seatbelt was fraying and seat did not recline properly. No charging ports near the seats,

Confusing. Delay updates were out of whack At one point it said my flight was 25 hours. Three gate changes and two delays only to change back to original departure time. Gate announcer and on board flight attendant (Alejandro) making the announcements was impossible to understand due to accent and speed of speech. After beverage service the rear flight attendants sat back there on their phones. No refills no checking in, one sweep through for trash collection. Very impersonal. Bring back Coke products

Well....let's start from the point that I had to stay in airport for 12 hours instead of 2 that was scheduled. Poor company and even worst customer service. Never again....

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Original flight delayed several times and finally canceled at 2:30 in the morning. Staff at the gate was not very helpful in resolving problems or communicating why there were delays. I spent 34 hours at the airport before I could leave, they couldn't book me on another early flight even after canceling my original flight. Next flight available after my original flight was canceled was 22 hours later. I will never fly American Airlines again.

very very tight seats unfriendly crew who do not seem to care about the comfort of their passengers and do not know how to smile poor ground staff support at LHR and PHX

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY THE HELP.THE SEATING FRIENDLY ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD RIDE NOT ONE BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM

This was the smoothest flight I have had in awhile. I was also offered an exit row seat for a great upgrade cost and was able to sleep almost thr whole flight due to comfort and a smooth flight. We left on time and arrived on time.

No food not even water offered unless you buy it and no usb in the seat but other than that everything was good

Because our flight from marsh Harbor to Fort Lauderdale was over three hours delayed it caused us to miss our flight in Fort Lauderdale. Because we missed that flight, it cost us nearly $100 apiece for four different travelers which totaled nearly $400. We are seeking a reimbursement for the flight that we missed in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 36mDTW-SJO
$116
6/12Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 51mDTW-SJO
$121
6/11Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 12mDTW-SJO
$123
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 39mDTW-SJO
$126
6/11Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 36mDTW-SJO
$127
6/11Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
18h 49mDTW-SJO
$128
6/17Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 17mDTW-SJO
$129
6/12Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 39mDTW-SJO
$141
6/4Tue
2 stops
16h 20mDTW-SJO
$165
6/4Tue
1 stopAvianca
10h 40mDTW-SJO
$207

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Last minute flights from Detroit to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stop
15h 13mDTW-SJO
6/4Tue
multi-stop
25h 11mSJO-DTW
$421
6/2Sun
multi-stop
16h 46mDTW-SJO
6/4Tue
multi-stop
25h 11mSJO-DTW
$426
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 13mDTW-SJO
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 34mSJO-DTW
$441
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 13mDTW-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 11mSJO-DTW
$468
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 46mDTW-SJO
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 51mSJO-DTW
$471
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 13mDTW-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 24mSJO-DTW
$475
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 49mDTW-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 26mSJO-DTW
$639
6/2Sun
multi-stopAvianca
38h 50mDTW-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopAvianca
38h 51mSJO-DTW
$1,408
6/2Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 53mDTW-SJO
6/3Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
31h 49mSJO-DTW
$2,060

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Detroit - San José Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Detroit

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