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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 289

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
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 3 November 2025.

Thu 13/113:12 p.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop23h 34mJetBlue
Thu 20/112:55 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop17h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 2/11C$ 691
Fri 5/126:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/129:00 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/11C$ 779
Tue 2/1210:47 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/121:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 903
Mon 17/117:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/111:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 904
Wed 10/125:41 p.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops25h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/129:00 a.m.LIR - DTW
3 stops30h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 945
Thu 27/117:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/121:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 949
Fri 5/127:59 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/121:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 999
Wed 10/126:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/121:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 1,004
Sun 16/1112:06 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/111:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 1,005
Wed 3/1210:47 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/121:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 1,011
Thu 13/116:11 p.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/113:20 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 1,018
Sat 8/1111:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops22h 19mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/114:08 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops13h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,022

Cheap 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 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 389

One-way from

C$ 289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 768
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/1-13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 26m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 5/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 26m 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. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

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

2 stops14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

9:40 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 744

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

6:35 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops13h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

1:55 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops17h 55m

C$ 744

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/12

6:10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

9:00 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

C$ 779

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

5:15 p.m.-6:01 p.m.

3 stops25h 46m

Liberia

Fri 13/2

11:00 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

2 stops27h 22m

C$ 924

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 24/3

6:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

1:20 p.m.-9:27 a.m.

1 stop18h 07m

C$ 935

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 18/3

12:35 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

1:20 p.m.-9:27 a.m.

1 stop18h 07m

C$ 935

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 22/3

12:35 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

1:20 p.m.-9:27 a.m.

1 stop18h 07m

C$ 935

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

5:41 p.m.-6:07 p.m.

3 stops25h 26m

Liberia

Mon 15/12

9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops30h 45m

C$ 960

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/12

6:00 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

1:45 a.m.-9:04 p.m.

2 stops18h 19m

C$ 1,004

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

10:47 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

1:45 a.m.-5:53 p.m.

2 stops15h 08m

C$ 1,011

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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$ 223). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 517). 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 3 November 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 3 November 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
8,996 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,111 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 14h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 41m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 223). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 517). 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$ 379AverageC$ 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 726AverageC$ 1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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