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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 367

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
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 10 December 2025.

Tue 9/122:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/125:10 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 557
Sun 21/127:22 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/11:31 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop19h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 778
Tue 9/126:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 15/121:31 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 781
Sat 20/123:39 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops21h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/11:31 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 786
Wed 10/1211:37 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops27h 09mJetBlue
Wed 17/122:00 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops32h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,066
Tue 23/125:40 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Sat 27/1212:15 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,278
Thu 25/127:15 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/38:35 a.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop14h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,332
Tue 23/127:15 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops12h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1212:30 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,410
Wed 10/125:41 p.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops25h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/129:00 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops29h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,412
Fri 26/124:30 p.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/32:01 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,462
Wed 10/129:40 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/123:20 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,504
Tue 23/127:15 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1212:15 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,505

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 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 420

One-way from

C$ 370

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,023
12/1-25/1
  • 12/1-25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 47m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

7:22 p.m.-11:42 a.m.

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

12:33 p.m.-4:06 p.m.

1 stop26h 33m

C$ 453

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/1

5:30 a.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

2:58 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop19h 42m

C$ 512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/2

7:43 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops17h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

1:31 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

1 stop9h 26m

C$ 519

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

5:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

3:05 p.m.-10:03 p.m.

2 stops28h 58m

C$ 523

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 21/1

7:00 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

9:35 a.m.-10:57 p.m.

2 stops12h 22m

C$ 583

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

6:25 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

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

2 stops10h 20m

C$ 767

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 20/12

3:39 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops21h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/1

1:31 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 28m

C$ 786

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 30/1

5:15 p.m.-5:01 p.m.

2 stops24h 46m

Liberia

Fri 6/2

11:20 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

3 stops27h 59m

C$ 798

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

2:35 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

3 stops22h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

11:35 a.m.-4:57 p.m.

3 stops27h 22m

C$ 817

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

6:25 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

9:30 a.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

C$ 861

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 220). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 487). 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 10 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Costa Rica in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 10 December 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
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Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 10h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 11m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 220). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 487). 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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Top airline flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 374AverageC$ 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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