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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 258

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
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 560

One-way from

C$ 258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 675
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 07m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 283 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 April 2025.

Sat 8/116:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/112:41 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop16h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 534
Sat 8/116:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/118:42 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 558
Tue 13/55:25 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 14/51:25 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 21/4C$ 560
Tue 13/55:55 p.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops20h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/511:49 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 565
Fri 8/85:30 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/81:00 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 623
Wed 30/45:40 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops27h 55mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/56:07 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 720
Mon 21/77:05 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Sun 27/712:00 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 22/4C$ 798
Sun 1/67:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/61:06 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 973
Tue 13/57:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 16/511:20 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops26h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 1,024
Tue 23/125:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Tue 30/127:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,120
Sat 3/511:02 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/51:30 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,685

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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 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

4:14 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 56m

Liberia

Fri 16/5

1:20 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 39m

C$ 560

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/5

5:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

Liberia

Fri 23/5

1:25 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 588

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

5:30 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

1:00 p.m.-9:27 a.m.

2 stops18h 27m

C$ 623

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

9:20 a.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

5:52 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

2 stops26h 15m

C$ 720

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/6

5:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

1:55 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops15h 52m

C$ 745

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/7

7:05 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/7

12:00 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 25m

C$ 798

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/6

7:00 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

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

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 973

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/5

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

3 stops25h 20m

Liberia

Fri 16/5

11:20 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

2 stops26h 33m

C$ 1,024

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/5

5:25 a.m.-11:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

1:24 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

1 stop9h 32m

C$ 1,135

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/5

11:02 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

1:30 p.m.-1:41 p.m.

1 stop22h 11m

C$ 1,685

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 22 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 22 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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.

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

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    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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 376AverageC$ 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 445AverageC$ 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 715AverageC$ 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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