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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 166

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 552

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 542
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 16/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 28m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 09m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 162 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 18 August 2025.

Sat 18/106:17 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/108:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 498
Sun 14/127:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/127:15 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 599
Thu 21/84:16 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop20h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sun 31/812:18 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop19h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 645
Fri 14/116:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 44mJetBlue
Sat 22/1112:27 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 17/8C$ 710
Wed 12/116:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops15h 20mSouthwest
Sat 22/119:00 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 17/8C$ 714
Tue 9/96:35 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/91:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 792
Sat 18/109:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops25h 04mCopa Airlines
Fri 24/105:55 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops24h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 796
Tue 16/96:35 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/91:40 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 799
Fri 26/96:30 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops25h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/1011:20 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops15h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/8C$ 845
Tue 18/115:20 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sat 22/112:10 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/8C$ 863
Sat 18/106:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops11h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/101:03 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8C$ 932
Sat 13/97:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/911:20 a.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops39h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 1,013

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/11

6:00 a.m.-2:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

11:59 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

C$ 552

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 18/11

6:00 a.m.-2:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

11:59 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

C$ 599

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/11

6:00 a.m.-2:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

11:59 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 36m

C$ 599

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/11

6:00 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Liberia

Thu 20/11

12:26 p.m.-10:57 p.m.

1 stop9h 31m

C$ 621

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/11

6:00 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Liberia

Sat 22/11

12:27 p.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

C$ 690

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/11

6:00 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Liberia

Sat 22/11

12:27 p.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

C$ 703

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/11

6:00 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Liberia

Sat 22/11

12:27 p.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

C$ 703

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 13/11

6:00 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Liberia

Sat 22/11

12:27 p.m.-11:11 p.m.

1 stop9h 44m

C$ 703

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

7:44 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

2 stops13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

5:56 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops15h 10m

C$ 723

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

7:44 p.m.-7:29 a.m.

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

6:08 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops14h 58m

C$ 723

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 18 August 2025.

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 18 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 and Copa Airlines can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 9h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 3582 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 340. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 375AverageC$ 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 609AverageC$ 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 714AverageC$ 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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