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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 291

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to San José departing on 11/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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1:43 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
23h 39m1 stop
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12:33 p.m. - 3:17 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
25h 44m2 stops
C$ 391Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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3:12 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
22h 10m1 stop
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7:45 a.m. - 12:01 p.m.
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DTW
27h 16m1 stop
C$ 393Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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1:43 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.
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SJO
23h 39m1 stop
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12:35 p.m. - 9:50 a.m.
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DTW
20h 15m2 stops
C$ 395Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
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5:50 p.m. - 1:42 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
20h 52m1 stop
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7:45 a.m. - 12:01 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
27h 16m1 stop
C$ 398Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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1:43 p.m. - 11:37 a.m.
DTW
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SJO
22h 54m2 stops
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7:45 a.m. - 10:43 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
13h 58m1 stop
C$ 402Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
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3:12 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
22h 10m1 stop
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7:45 a.m. - 12:01 p.m.
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DTW
27h 16m1 stop
C$ 404Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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5:05 a.m. - 1:42 p.m.
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SJO
9h 37m1 stop
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7:45 a.m. - 12:01 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
27h 16m1 stop
C$ 409Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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3:12 p.m. - 11:37 a.m.
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SJO
21h 25m2 stops
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7:45 a.m. - 10:12 p.m.
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DTW
13h 27m1 stop
C$ 412Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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10:54 a.m. - 12:22 p.m.
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SJO
26h 28m1 stop
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12:33 p.m. - 3:17 p.m.
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DTW
25h 44m2 stops
C$ 417Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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10:54 a.m. - 12:22 p.m.
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SJO
26h 28m1 stop
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7:45 a.m. - 10:43 p.m.
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13h 58m1 stop
C$ 419Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
17 Feb
DTW8:45 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 37m
1 stop
SJO12:22 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27 Feb
SJO1:31 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 26m
1 stop
DTW11:57 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 446
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Spirit Airlines
13 Jan
DTW5:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 52m
1 stop
SJO12:22 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Jan
SJO1:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 14m
1 stop
DTW10:44 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 456
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Spirit Airlines
13 Jan
DTW5:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 52m
1 stop
SJO12:22 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Jan
SJO1:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 471
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Delta flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Delta
22 Dec
DTW3:56 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 59m
1 stop
SJO9:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1 Jan
SJO7:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 09m
1 stop
DTW10:09 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,510
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Delta
23 Dec
DTW7:15 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 40m
1 stop
SJO9:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1 Jan
SJO7:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 02m
1 stop
DTW5:02 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,613
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Delta
18 Dec
DTW9:30 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 36m
1 stop
SJO1:06 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Dec
SJO7:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 52m
1 stop
DTW12:52 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,648
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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

1:43 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop23h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

12:33 p.m.-3:17 p.m.

2 stops25h 44m

C$ 391

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

3:12 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop27h 16m

C$ 393

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

1:43 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop23h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

12:35 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 395

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/1

5:50 p.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop20h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop27h 16m

C$ 398

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

1:43 p.m.-11:37 a.m.

2 stops22h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

7:45 a.m.-10:43 p.m.

1 stop13h 58m

C$ 402

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

3:12 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop27h 16m

C$ 404

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/1

5:05 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

1 stop27h 16m

C$ 409

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

3:12 p.m.-11:37 a.m.

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-10:12 p.m.

1 stop13h 27m

C$ 412

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

10:54 a.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

12:33 p.m.-3:17 p.m.

2 stops25h 44m

C$ 417

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

10:54 a.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

7:45 a.m.-10:43 p.m.

1 stop13h 58m

C$ 419

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 405. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to San José from Detroit during August instead. Flights to San José in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around C$ 500.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to San José is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 520. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 768. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Flying to San José from Detroit in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 532 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is at noon when prices are around C$ 1,007.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 712 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Detroit for as low as C$ 554 on momondo.

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When to book flights from Detroit to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Detroit to San José (DTT to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 46m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to San José takes 18h 46m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to San José.
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  • How far is Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    A flight from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 3602.2 km. Typically, this will take 18h 46m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San José?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San José

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 372Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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