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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 217

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 464

One-way from

C$ 217

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 862
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 10/3-20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 46m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 20m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 321 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 10/35:37 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 48mSpirit Airlines
Thu 20/312:26 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 464
Wed 12/36:35 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/312:26 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 476
Wed 26/210:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop12h 10mAir Canada
Fri 7/38:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop23h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 594
Wed 5/119:26 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops23h 23mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/1111:02 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops22h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 747
Thu 11/95:40 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Fri 19/98:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 19/2C$ 879
Fri 8/85:38 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/82:45 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,016
Mon 21/76:02 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/75:30 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,048
Sun 23/34:20 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Fri 4/47:00 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,200
Wed 30/45:13 p.m.DTW - SJO
3 stops32h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/51:12 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops25h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,212

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/3

5:37 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

12:26 p.m.-11:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 464

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

6:35 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops14h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

12:26 p.m.-11:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 476

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/3

11:10 a.m.-8:07 a.m.

2 stops22h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/4

5:52 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 764

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/6

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

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/6

1:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 973

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

5:38 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 42m

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 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.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop16h 26m

C$ 1,048

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/3

8:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

6:15 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops25h 48m

C$ 1,121

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 23/3

4:20 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop7h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

7:00 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

1 stop7h 46m

C$ 1,200

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

5:13 p.m.-11:52 p.m.

3 stops32h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

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

2 stops25h 59m

C$ 1,212

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

5:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops32h 20m

C$ 217

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San José. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at C$ 464. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 764 and C$ 973, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 217. Air Canada flights start at C$ 274 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at C$ 679 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San José that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province 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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