How long is the flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 53m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3521 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 1.0 - 364.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 364.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 1.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CR?

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 25 August 2026.

Fri 27/116:20 p.m. -

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Sun 6/123:10 p.m. -

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Deal found 20/8C$ 606

Tue 6/1011:28 a.m. -

1 stop22h 27m

Sat 10/108:55 a.m. -

1 stop23h 57m

Deal found 20/8C$ 654

Fri 2/1011:28 a.m. -

1 stop22h 27m

Sat 10/108:55 a.m. -

1 stop23h 57m

Deal found 20/8C$ 669

Mon 5/104:23 p.m. -

2 stops41h 32m

Sun 11/107:07 a.m. -

1 stop26h 32m

Deal found 20/8C$ 686

Mon 5/104:23 p.m. -

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Wed 14/108:55 a.m. -

1 stop23h 57m

Deal found 20/8C$ 690

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Deal found 20/8C$ 705

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1 stop23h 57m

Deal found 20/8C$ 708

Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -

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Wed 28/109:00 a.m. -

2 stops11h 30m

Deal found 21/8C$ 713

Sat 17/106:45 a.m. -

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Deal found 23/8C$ 725

Tue 6/103:25 p.m. -

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Deal found 20/8C$ 738

Sun 20/97:00 a.m. -

1 stop6h 57m

Sun 27/91:05 p.m. -

1 stop8h 18m

Deal found 24/8C$ 837

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Tue 20/107:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 21/8C$ 713

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1 stop7h 57m

Deal found 24/8C$ 1,063

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Deal found 23/8C$ 1,105

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Deal found 24/8C$ 1,153

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1 stop8h 19m

Deal found 20/8C$ 1,153

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2 stops43h 13m

Deal found 23/8C$ 1,326

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1 stop8h 45m

Deal found 23/8C$ 767

Fri 27/115:45 a.m. -

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2 stops18h 45m

Deal found 20/8C$ 902

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Deal found 20/8C$ 906

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1 stop9h 34m

Deal found 24/8C$ 1,189

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Deal found 20/8C$ 951

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1 stop8h 57m

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2 stops19h 20m

Deal found 20/8C$ 1,023

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Deal found 23/8C$ 1,269

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1 stop17h 50m

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1 stop18h 10m

Deal found 22/8C$ 1,275

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2 stops10h 20m

Deal found 24/8C$ 1,142

Tue 16/25:20 a.m. -

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1 stop18h 10m

Deal found 22/8C$ 1,320

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2 stops17h 55m

Deal found 22/8C$ 1,275

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1 stop8h 30m

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Nonstop5h 10m

Deal found 23/8C$ 1,409

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Round-trip from	C$ 606
One-way from	C$ 324
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	April

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27/11-6/12
2 total stops
46h 20m total
Detroit to Costa Rica

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14/10
2 total stops
14h 40m total
Detroit to Costa Rica

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DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

7:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

2 stops11h 30m

C$ 713

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

7:10 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/10

9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 767

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/11

5:45 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 05m

Liberia

Sun 6/12

2:45 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops18h 45m

C$ 902

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/10

7:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/10

9:00 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 40m

C$ 906

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/10

7:10 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

9:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops10h 55m

C$ 951

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 27/11

1:30 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

2:10 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops19h 20m

C$ 1,023

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 28/11

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

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

12:50 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

1 stop7h 57m

C$ 1,063

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:20 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop18h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

4:15 p.m.-4:28 a.m.

1 stop11h 13m

C$ 1,105

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/9

9:00 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops10h 20m

C$ 1,142

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 19/1

9:30 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/1

2:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop9h 34m

C$ 1,153

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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$ 603). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,242). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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?
Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 5h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 53m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3521 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$ 603). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,242). 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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