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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 221

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Tue 17/25:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 27/21:31 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop18h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 466
Tue 31/35:34 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/412:19 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop19h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 504
Sun 30/85:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/912:31 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 559
Tue 31/36:05 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops31h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 7/411:38 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops19h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 567
Wed 13/56:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/59:40 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops12h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 616
Mon 4/56:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/55:05 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops17h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2C$ 636
Fri 27/26:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops30h 15m
JetBlue
Thu 5/31:40 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops33h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/2C$ 779
Tue 24/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 31/32:05 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops18h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/2C$ 804
Tue 14/44:55 p.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops15h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21/46:12 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops33h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/2C$ 823
Tue 31/36:15 p.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop21h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 7/42:55 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop24h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2C$ 966
Thu 9/44:52 p.m.
DTW
-
LIR
3 stops26h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 16/47:40 a.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops30h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 984
Mon 9/116:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop8h 46m
JetBlue
Mon 16/112:55 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop31h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2C$ 1,013

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 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 504

One-way from

C$ 221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 958
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 31/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 12m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 31/3

9:04 p.m.-10:42 a.m.

1 stop15h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

12:19 p.m.-9:23 a.m.

1 stop19h 04m

C$ 533

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 31/3

6:05 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops31h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

11:38 a.m.-9:23 a.m.

2 stops19h 45m

C$ 567

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/5

6:15 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

9:40 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

2 stops12h 39m

C$ 616

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/5

6:15 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

5:05 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

2 stops17h 14m

C$ 636

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 30/4

6:15 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

9:40 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

2 stops12h 39m

C$ 641

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

5:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

7:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 656

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/4

5:20 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

7:45 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop14h 14m

C$ 727

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 22/5

5:05 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

5:05 a.m.-7:13 p.m.

2 stops12h 08m

C$ 780

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 22/7

7:05 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

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

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 800

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

5:05 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

5:05 a.m.-7:13 p.m.

2 stops12h 08m

C$ 811

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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$ 209). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 488). 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 8 February 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 8 February 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
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
9,259 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
8,430 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,259 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 7h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 59m. 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$ 209). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 488). 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$ 344AverageC$ 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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