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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 316

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 578
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Detroit to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 299 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 3 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$ 481
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$ 528
Wed 30/45:40 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops12h 43mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/55:52 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/4C$ 745
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$ 861
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$ 967
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$ 983
Mon 15/123:55 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Thu 18/122:17 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/4C$ 1,016

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Detroit

Fly to

San José

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$ 481

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 21/8

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

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

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

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 554

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 17/9

7:10 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

8:50 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

C$ 616

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/4

5:40 a.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops12h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

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

2 stops26h 15m

C$ 745

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/5

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

2 stops18h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

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

2 stops25h 59m

C$ 802

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 18/9

6:30 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

1:18 p.m.-12:28 a.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 925

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 16/9

11:06 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop10h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/9

7:55 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

2 stops13h 42m

C$ 988

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 14/7

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

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 316

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San José

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 28 March 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 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 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 3 April 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 3 April 2025.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

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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$ 481. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 745 and C$ 861, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San José 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 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 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to San José

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 389AverageC$ 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 851AverageC$ 1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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