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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 274

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 558

One-way from

C$ 274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 862
3/3-19/3
  • 3/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 27h 16m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

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 22 February 2025.

Tue 18/31:00 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops12h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 23/312:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 461
Mon 24/310:15 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/48:09 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops11h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 483
Wed 26/28:35 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Fri 7/38:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop23h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2C$ 593
Tue 4/39:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops23h 19mCopa Airlines
Tue 18/34:09 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops15h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 747
Fri 8/84:20 p.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop21h 40mAir Canada
Sat 16/81:00 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop24h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 22/2C$ 794
Tue 5/86:30 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Tue 12/81:04 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 22/2C$ 865
Fri 8/86:06 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/81:00 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 928
Fri 8/87:27 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/82:45 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,016
Mon 7/45:10 p.m.DTW - SJO
3 stops33h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 28/41:12 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops25h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,043
Mon 21/76:02 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/75:30 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,048
Fri 7/36:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/43:25 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops19h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,059
Sat 6/124:40 p.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops26h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/1211:00 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops27h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,157

Find flights from Detroit to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/3

1:00 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/3

12:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 461

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/3

10:15 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

8:09 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops11h 09m

C$ 483

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/3

9:15 a.m.-7:34 a.m.

2 stops23h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/3

4:09 a.m.-10:01 p.m.

2 stops15h 52m

C$ 747

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

4:20 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

1:00 p.m.-3:36 p.m.

1 stop24h 36m

C$ 794

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

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

1 stop7h 11m

Liberia

Tue 12/8

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

1 stop9h 27m

C$ 865

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

6:06 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 59m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

1:00 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops19h 06m

C$ 928

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

7:27 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

2:45 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop7h 24m

C$ 1,016

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/4

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

3 stops33h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/4

1:12 a.m.-5:11 a.m.

2 stops25h 59m

C$ 1,043

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/7

6:02 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/7

5:30 a.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops26h 36m

C$ 1,048

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

6:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Sat 5/4

3:25 p.m.-1:08 p.m.

2 stops19h 43m

C$ 1,059

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 685). 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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 274. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines 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.

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  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 685). 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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