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Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from C$ 268

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
21 Mar — 28 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 19 February 2026.

Mon 2/310:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 6/312:35 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops18h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 424
Tue 28/45:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/512:20 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops33h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 467
Mon 2/310:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/34:06 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 476
Mon 16/35:34 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/34:06 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 505
Tue 28/44:14 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/512:20 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 513
Wed 18/36:00 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Wed 25/32:55 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops16h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 16/2C$ 783
Mon 13/44:55 p.m.
DTW
-
LIR
3 stops26h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 20/46:12 p.m.
LIR
-
DTW
3 stops33h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 839
Tue 5/57:09 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
3 stops25h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 13/511:20 a.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops16h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 864
Tue 12/57:09 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops25h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 18/511:20 a.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops16h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 917
Thu 9/44:52 p.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops26h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 16/47:40 a.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops30h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 968
Thu 23/47:09 a.m.
DTW
-
LIR
2 stops25h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/411:20 a.m.
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops16h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 1,017

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 424

One-way from

C$ 268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 960
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/3-6/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Detroit to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 50 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

Mon 2/3

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

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

4:06 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 39m

C$ 507

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

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

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 539

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 31/3

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

1 stop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

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

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 560

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

5:45 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

5:05 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

2 stops16h 32m

C$ 579

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 17/3

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

1 stop12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

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

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 590

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

4:50 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

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

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 591

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

5:45 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

5:05 a.m.-11:37 p.m.

2 stops16h 32m

C$ 600

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

4:50 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

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

1 stop26h 35m

C$ 619

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 16/3

5:45 a.m.-11:14 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

4:17 p.m.-5:05 a.m.

3 stops34h 48m

C$ 645

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/3

5:34 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops23h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/4

7:45 a.m.-11:12 a.m.

3 stops25h 27m

C$ 654

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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$ 496). 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 19 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 19 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
9,322 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
9,322 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
8,475 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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?

    Southwest and Alaska Airlines can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica in just under 9h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 12m. 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$ 496). 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$ 370AverageC$ 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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