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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José from C$ 177

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.
DTW — SJO
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 (DTW) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 544

One-way from

C$ 177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 898
12/5-17/5
  • 12/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 33m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 309 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average 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 January 2025.

Mon 12/58:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/58:25 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 544
Thu 27/23:38 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop20h 46mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/31:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops29h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 604
Tue 21/17:45 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops24h 07mCopa Airlines
Tue 28/16:09 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops15h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 771
Mon 12/55:45 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 55mSouthwest
Sat 17/58:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 20/1C$ 833
Wed 11/68:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/67:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops13h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 882
Mon 23/64:20 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/811:59 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 993
Sat 17/55:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Thu 22/51:11 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 994
Mon 24/24:49 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops32h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/31:26 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops37h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,078

Find flights from Detroit to San José within your budget

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

8:00 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

8:25 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

1 stop28h 53m

C$ 544

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 27/2

3:38 p.m.-11:24 a.m.

1 stop20h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/3

1:50 a.m.-8:27 a.m.

2 stops29h 37m

C$ 604

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/4

5:40 a.m.-7:36 a.m.

2 stops27h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

4:10 a.m.-8:22 p.m.

2 stops14h 12m

C$ 771

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/5

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

2 stops15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

8:45 a.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

C$ 833

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/6

8:15 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop16h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/6

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

2 stops13h 42m

C$ 882

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 23/6

4:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/8

11:59 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 51m

C$ 993

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/5

5:20 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

1:11 p.m.-12:28 a.m.

1 stop9h 17m

C$ 994

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/2

4:49 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops32h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/3

1:26 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

2 stops37h 27m

C$ 1,078

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/2

9:40 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 177

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 25/2

2:36 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

2 stops17h 59m

C$ 289

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). 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 DTW 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 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 January 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 604), Copa Airlines (C$ 771), and Southwest (C$ 833) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province. Spirit Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 177. Users have also found prices from C$ 387 and C$ 475 on Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 693). 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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