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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 374

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
9 May — 16 May1
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 9 April 2026.

Sat 23/58:25 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 28/51:00 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops16h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/4C$ 519
Tue 28/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop18h 14m
JetBlue
Sat 9/511:59 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop21h 53m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/4C$ 634
Tue 28/49:18 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
3 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/59:40 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops20h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4C$ 662
Fri 24/48:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/47:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
3 stops34h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4C$ 712
Tue 22/98:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Wed 30/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4C$ 713
Fri 25/910:05 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop12h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 27/97:10 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop29h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4C$ 749
Sat 19/910:45 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 27/97:10 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop29h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4C$ 756
Sat 25/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop10h 30m
JetBlue
Sat 2/52:55 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop30h 51m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/4C$ 914
Thu 9/46:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop10h 15m
JetBlue
Fri 22/51:00 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops32h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/4C$ 1,041
Sat 6/69:16 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops29h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/61:30 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4C$ 1,054
Thu 11/66:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop8h 40m
JetBlue
Mon 15/61:00 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops31h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/4C$ 1,066
Sat 6/66:10 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops31h 45m
JetBlue
Wed 17/61:00 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops26h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/4C$ 1,165

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 519

One-way from

C$ 374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 759
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 23/5-28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 12m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

8:45 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

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

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 802

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

6:35 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

9:00 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

C$ 841

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

4:08 a.m.-10:19 p.m.

2 stops16h 11m

C$ 1,082

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/8

11:00 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

2 stops23h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

11:00 a.m.-8:38 a.m.

2 stops19h 38m

C$ 1,082

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/7

8:50 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

2 stops25h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/8

6:17 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

2 stops26h 02m

C$ 1,082
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/9

6:30 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

1:25 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 1,098

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 23/9

6:30 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

1:25 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 1,098

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$ 1,105

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

5:20 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

1:25 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 1,133

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/7

5:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

Liberia

Sun 2/8

12:35 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop9h 30m

C$ 1,231

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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$ 212). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 501). 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.

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 9 April 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
9,554 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,554 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,606 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    Southwest, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 8h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 32m. 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$ 212). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 501). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 378AverageC$ 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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