Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 227

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 409

One-way from

C$ 227

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 564
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 42m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 178 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 15/106:43 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 22/1012:35 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 409
Wed 12/116:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop9h 52mJetBlue
Sat 22/1111:59 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9C$ 495
Wed 5/116:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/119:00 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9C$ 612
Fri 28/116:11 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/121:16 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 649
Wed 12/1111:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops21h 33mCopa Airlines
Sat 22/1111:00 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops22h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 704
Sat 20/96:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops28h 19mCopa Airlines
Sat 27/92:55 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops17h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 729
Mon 13/103:16 p.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops22h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1012:45 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 784
Thu 20/119:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops23h 18mCopa Airlines
Mon 24/114:08 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops15h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/9C$ 785
Thu 9/106:17 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/101:40 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 790
Tue 23/128:40 p.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Sun 28/122:45 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop17h 06mDelta
Deal found 14/9C$ 962
Fri 28/117:15 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/128:35 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops13h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 989
Mon 22/127:45 p.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Sun 28/122:45 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop17h 06mDelta
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,113

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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/11

6:00 a.m.-2:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

11:59 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

1 stop8h 37m

C$ 495

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

7:00 a.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop18h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

9:00 a.m.-2:09 p.m.

1 stop28h 09m

C$ 513

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

7:00 a.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop18h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/1

9:00 a.m.-2:09 p.m.

1 stop28h 09m

C$ 582

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/2

8:20 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

9:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop24h 05m

C$ 619

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

10:25 a.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

4:09 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 704

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 22/1

9:00 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

2 stops23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:08 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops25h 18m

C$ 704

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

9:26 a.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops14h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

6:08 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops13h 58m

C$ 704

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/1

9:00 a.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

4:09 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops15h 17m

C$ 704

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

9:00 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

2 stops23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

6:08 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops25h 18m

C$ 704

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/2

10:56 a.m.-6:37 p.m.

1 stop8h 41m

Liberia

Sat 28/2

8:35 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop14h 23m

C$ 902

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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.
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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, May 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 17 September 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.

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 17 September 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

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

    JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 8h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 47m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3521 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 227. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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, May 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$ 374AverageC$ 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 607AverageC$ 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 711AverageC$ 1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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