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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 269

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 482

One-way from

C$ 269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 580
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 17m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Thu 17/412:41 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 23/412:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 482
Thu 18/93:49 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/98:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 530
Fri 16/58:20 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/53:25 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 616
Tue 5/86:30 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Mon 11/81:04 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/4C$ 639
Fri 8/86:16 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/82:53 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 665
Wed 23/78:50 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 03mCopa Airlines
Tue 29/74:10 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops15h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 752
Sun 1/65:45 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 55mSouthwest
Sat 14/68:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 31/3C$ 864
Sun 11/57:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops42h 52mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/61:06 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/4C$ 971
Mon 21/78:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/71:30 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 986
Sat 3/57:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/54:52 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops34h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,028
Sat 29/111:45 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Sat 27/127:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/4C$ 1,163

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 17/4

12:41 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop13h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

12:55 a.m.-11:36 a.m.

1 stop8h 41m

C$ 482

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/9

3:49 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

8:50 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 530

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/5

6:00 a.m.-2:23 p.m.

2 stops10h 23m

Liberia

Fri 23/5

1:20 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops18h 45m

C$ 616

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

6:30 a.m.-11:41 a.m.

1 stop7h 11m

Liberia

Mon 11/8

1:04 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop9h 27m

C$ 639

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

6:16 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 49m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

2:53 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 665

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/7

8:50 a.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/7

4:10 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops15h 55m

C$ 752

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/6

5:45 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/6

8:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops12h 45m

C$ 864

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/5

7:00 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops42h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

1:06 a.m.-5:14 a.m.

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 971

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/7

8:20 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop16h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/7

1:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 29m

C$ 986

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

7:00 a.m.-6:20 a.m.

3 stops25h 20m

Liberia

Sat 10/5

4:52 p.m.-5:11 a.m.

2 stops34h 19m

C$ 1,028

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 2 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Costa Rica.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 269. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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