How long is the flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 9h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 32m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3582 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 19 October 2026.

Sun 29/116:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 18/10C$ 850

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Deal found 15/10C$ 897

Wed 9/126:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 16/10C$ 898

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Deal found 16/10C$ 900

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Deal found 18/10C$ 917

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Deal found 16/10C$ 928

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Deal found 17/10C$ 942

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Deal found 18/10C$ 987

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1 stop8h 02m

Deal found 19/10C$ 1,006

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Deal found 17/10C$ 1,006

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Deal found 17/10C$ 1,195

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Deal found 15/10C$ 1,278

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Deal found 18/10C$ 1,420

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Deal found 18/10C$ 1,426

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Deal found 19/10C$ 1,182

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Deal found 17/10C$ 1,307

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Deal found 15/10C$ 1,431

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Deal found 15/10C$ 1,470

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Deal found 19/10C$ 1,423

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Deal found 17/10C$ 1,431

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Deal found 19/10C$ 1,439

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Deal found 17/10C$ 1,519

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Round-trip from	C$ 814
One-way from	C$ 379
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	C$ 1,678

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3 total stops
27h 25m total
Detroit to Costa Rica

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9/12-31/12
1 total stop
9h 04m 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

Sun 29/11

6:20 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 423

DetroitSan José

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

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 22/3

8:30 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 441

DetroitSan José

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

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 19/11

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

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 465

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/12

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

2 stops9h 05m

Liberia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 468

DetroitSan José

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

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/12

6:00 a.m.-11:46 a.m.

1 stop6h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 516

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 15/12

6:36 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

Liberia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 570

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/3

7:00 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Liberia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 674

DetroitSan José

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

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/12

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

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 694

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/12

6:00 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Liberia

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 718

DetroitSan José

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

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/2

11:15 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 729

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 867). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,329). 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 26 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?
JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 9h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 32m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 867). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,329). 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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