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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 259

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 561

One-way from

C$ 259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 676
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/8-12/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 34m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 284 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Tue 5/88:20 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/811:05 a.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop10h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 561
Tue 12/86:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 15/81:41 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop16h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 574
Mon 5/59:58 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/511:32 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 600
Wed 6/85:25 a.m.DTW - LIR
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 13/81:25 p.m.LIR - DTW
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 607
Fri 8/86:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/812:35 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 622
Sun 17/89:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Fri 22/88:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4C$ 686
Tue 29/49:10 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops25h 11mCopa Airlines
Tue 6/55:52 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 722
Thu 29/57:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops18h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/61:06 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops26h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 884
Tue 5/84:20 p.m.DTW - LIR
2 stops46h 04mWestJet
Mon 11/81:25 p.m.LIR - DTW
2 stops47h 33mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,042
Tue 5/87:00 a.m.DTW - LIR
3 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/84:58 p.m.LIR - DTW
3 stops34h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,102
Mon 30/68:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop13h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/71:30 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,109
Mon 26/55:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Tue 3/61:24 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,141

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

8:20 a.m.-2:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

Liberia

Tue 12/8

11:05 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 54m

C$ 561

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

6:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/8

1:41 p.m.-8:07 a.m.

1 stop16h 26m

C$ 574

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 31/7

3:49 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/8

8:50 a.m.-11:06 p.m.

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 601

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/8

5:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

Liberia

Wed 13/8

1:25 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

1 stop9h 06m

C$ 607

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

7:00 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

Liberia

Sat 16/8

2:26 p.m.-11:04 a.m.

2 stops18h 38m

C$ 622

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 17/8

9:20 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/8

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

2 stops12h 00m

C$ 686

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/7

11:10 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

5:52 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops26h 13m

C$ 726

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 29/5

7:00 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

1:06 a.m.-5:14 a.m.

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 884

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

4:20 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops46h 04m

Liberia

Mon 11/8

1:25 p.m.-2:58 p.m.

2 stops47h 33m

C$ 1,042

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/8

7:00 a.m.-6:20 a.m.

3 stops25h 20m

Liberia

Tue 12/8

4:58 p.m.-5:03 a.m.

3 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,102

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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, 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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Detroit to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,410 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Alaska 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 377AverageC$ 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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