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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 233

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 March 2026.

Sat 29/812:35 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Thu 3/99:35 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 21/3C$ 521
Mon 20/46:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 27/412:38 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 565
Fri 3/45:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/412:38 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 606
Fri 3/49:53 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops38h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/412:38 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 641
Mon 24/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/95:25 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 663
Mon 20/46:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/45:25 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
3 stops22h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 665
Tue 5/55:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Tue 12/59:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 18/3C$ 680
Fri 17/46:10 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/47:45 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 719
Mon 31/86:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Fri 4/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 19/3C$ 737
Sat 16/56:10 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops31h 45m
JetBlue
Sat 23/52:30 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops19h 24m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3C$ 830
Sat 9/55:50 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sat 23/512:00 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 20/3C$ 875
Fri 17/76:30 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Sun 26/712:35 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,019

Find 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 521

One-way from

C$ 233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,041
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 29/8-3/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 57m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/4

6:10 a.m.-11:33 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

12:38 p.m.-8:13 p.m.

2 stops29h 35m

C$ 565

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/7

6:40 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/8

9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 759

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/6

6:55 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

8:45 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 995

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/6

5:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/6

8:45 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 25m

C$ 995

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

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

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

1:21 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 24m

C$ 1,067

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 19/7

11:00 a.m.-7:12 a.m.

2 stops22h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

5:55 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

2 stops26h 24m

C$ 1,071

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

5:20 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

1:21 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 24m

C$ 1,091
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

6:30 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

1:21 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 1,095

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 30/6

6:15 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop15h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/7

11:13 a.m.-10:24 p.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 1,129

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/8

6:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/9

12:40 p.m.-10:09 a.m.

3 stops19h 29m

C$ 1,132

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 211). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 499). 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 March 2026.

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.

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 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,531 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 7h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 37m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3582 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

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

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 211). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 499). 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$ 345AverageC$ 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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