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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 233

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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
DTW
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SJO
7h 23m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:38 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
29h 35m
2 stops
C$ 565Spirit Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 a.m. - 11:14 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
7h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
21h 07m
2 stops
C$ 607Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:53 p.m. - 10:42 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
38h 49m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:38 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
29h 35m
2 stops
C$ 641Spirit Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
7h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 6:07 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
22h 42m
3 stops
C$ 666Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Southwest Logo
5:35 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
9h 15m
2 stops
C$ 681Southwest
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
7h 23m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 a.m. - 11:38 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
25h 53m
2 stops
C$ 719Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:50 p.m. - 11:14 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
15h 24m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:38 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
29h 35m
3 stops
C$ 744Spirit Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:14 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
18h 14m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:59 p.m. - 11:49 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
21h 50m
1 stop
C$ 745JetBlue
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 p.m. - 11:33 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
39h 33m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 a.m. - 10:52 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
13h 07m
2 stops
C$ 771Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:17 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
14h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 7:02 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
34h 02m
3 stops
C$ 789Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

Copa Airlines flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
18 Jun
DTW8:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 57m
2 stops
SJO9:47 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Jun
SJO6:19 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
DTW10:14 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,096
Copa Airlines
18 Jun
DTW8:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 31m
2 stops
SJO8:21 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Jun
SJO6:19 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
DTW10:14 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,099
Copa Airlines
18 Jun
DTW8:50 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
25h 31m
2 stops
SJO8:21 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Jun
SJO6:19 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 55m
2 stops
DTW10:14 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 1,111

Southwest flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Southwest
5 May
DTW5:35 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 35m
2 stops
SJO12:10 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 May
SJO9:00 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 15m
2 stops
DTW8:15 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 681
Southwest
2 Jun
DTW7:00 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 00m
2 stops
SJO7:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9 Jun
SJO8:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m
2 stops
DTW10:50 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 967
Southwest
13 Jun
DTW5:30 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO11:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 Jun
SJO8:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 25m
2 stops
DTW11:10 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 995

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San José that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

6:10 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

12:38 p.m.-8:13 p.m.

2 stops29h 35m

C$ 565

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/4

5:45 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:38 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops21h 07m

C$ 606

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/4

9:53 p.m.-10:42 a.m.

2 stops38h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:38 p.m.-8:13 p.m.

2 stops29h 35m

C$ 641

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

6:10 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

5:25 p.m.-6:07 p.m.

3 stops22h 42m

C$ 666
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

5:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

9:00 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 681

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/4

6:10 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

7:45 a.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops25h 53m

C$ 719

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/4

9:50 p.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

12:38 p.m.-8:13 p.m.

3 stops29h 35m

C$ 744

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

6:00 a.m.-10:14 p.m.

1 stop18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

11:59 p.m.-11:49 p.m.

1 stop21h 50m

C$ 745

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 17/4

10:00 p.m.-11:33 a.m.

3 stops39h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

7:45 a.m.-10:52 p.m.

2 stops13h 07m

C$ 771

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

11:17 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

7:00 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

3 stops34h 02m

C$ 789

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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$ 390. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to San José from Detroit during October instead. Flights to San José in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around C$ 495.

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$ 546 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

8h 36m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to San José takes 8h 36m
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 8h 36m 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.

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  • 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$ 345Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,538 reviews
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