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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 265

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 31/7. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
17h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
13h 43m
1 stop
C$ 658Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Frontier Logo
12:42 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
DTW
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SJO
21h 38m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
9:35 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
13h 07m
2 stops
C$ 685Frontier
Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Southwest Logo
6:00 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
14h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
9h 30m
2 stops
C$ 701Southwest
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
17h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
15h 33m
2 stops
C$ 724Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
17h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 p.m. - 4:32 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
21h 57m
2 stops
C$ 756Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Southwest Logo
8:45 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
11h 15m
2 stops
C$ 781Southwest
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:57 a.m.
DTW
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SJO
7h 57m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:28 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
9h 27m
1 stop
C$ 796Spirit Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 19 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:05 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 a.m. - 6:12 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
9h 02m
1 stop
C$ 815Air Canada
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:05 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:29 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
36h 19m
2 stops
C$ 819Air Canada
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
DTW
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
SJO
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DTW
11h 30m
2 stops
C$ 843Southwest
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun

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Frontier flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Frontier
21 Aug
DTW12:42 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 38m
2 stops
SJO8:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29 Aug
SJO9:35 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 07m
2 stops
DTW12:42 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 685
Frontier
21 Aug
DTW12:35 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 45m
1 stop
SJO8:20 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29 Aug
SJO9:35 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 12m
1 stop
DTW11:47 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 883

Air Canada flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Air Canada
9 Oct
DTW10:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 15m
1 stop
SJO8:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Oct
SJO7:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 02m
1 stop
DTW6:12 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 815
Air Canada
9 Oct
DTW10:05 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 15m
1 stop
SJO8:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Oct
SJO7:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 19m
2 stops
DTW9:29 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 819
Air Canada
4 Jul
DTW10:15 a.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 45m
2 stops
SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 Sep
SJO7:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 14m
1 stop
DTW9:29 p.m.Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
C$ 980

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/8

8:29 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

7:07 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop13h 43m

C$ 658

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/8

12:42 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops21h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

9:35 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops13h 07m

C$ 685

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/9

6:00 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 701

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/8

8:29 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

7:07 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops15h 33m

C$ 724

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

5:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

4:35 p.m.-4:32 p.m.

2 stops21h 57m

C$ 756

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

8:45 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

9:00 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 781
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/7

6:00 a.m.-11:57 a.m.

1 stop7h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

12:28 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 27m

C$ 796

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

10:05 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

7:10 a.m.-6:12 p.m.

1 stop9h 02m

C$ 815

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/10

10:05 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

7:10 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops36h 19m

C$ 819

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 26/5

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

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops11h 30m

C$ 843

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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, January 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$ 143. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to San José from Detroit during July instead. Flights to San José in July, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around C$ 186.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit 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$ 734 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$ 500 on momondo.

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Cheap Detroit to San José (DTT to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to San José takes 17h 00m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to San José

  • 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 17h 00m 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$ 378Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,635 reviews
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