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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 241

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 507

One-way from

C$ 241

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 924
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 26/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Detroit to San José
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9/7
  • 9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 05m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 270 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Thu 26/65:00 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/712:28 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop18h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 507
Mon 21/77:05 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/75:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 513
Sun 24/87:05 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Fri 29/88:50 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/6C$ 755
Thu 10/78:50 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops24h 26mCopa Airlines
Thu 17/76:07 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops25h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 757
Sat 15/118:55 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop26h 30mAir Canada
Sat 29/118:55 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop23h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6C$ 835
Wed 31/123:00 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 6/12:20 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/6C$ 986
Mon 24/118:15 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop13h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/128:45 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,013
Wed 31/126:55 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/13:50 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,036
Tue 4/115:11 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops32h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/111:58 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops37h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,107

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Detroit

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

6:30 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

1 stop6h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

11:27 a.m.-10:36 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 503

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 21/7

7:05 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/7

5:05 a.m.-12:28 a.m.

2 stops17h 23m

C$ 513

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 24/8

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

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

8:50 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops11h 00m

C$ 755

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/7

8:50 a.m.-7:16 a.m.

2 stops24h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/7

6:07 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 58m

C$ 757

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 15/11

8:55 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

8:55 a.m.-9:51 a.m.

1 stop23h 56m

C$ 835

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 13/8

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/8

1:35 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 965

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 24/11

4:15 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/12

11:28 p.m.-3:16 p.m.

2 stops14h 48m

C$ 1,013

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/11

5:11 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

2 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

1:58 a.m.-4:11 p.m.

2 stops37h 13m

C$ 1,107

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/7

5:30 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 05m

C$ 241

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/11

7:45 p.m.-8:01 a.m.

2 stops13h 16m

C$ 417

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San José. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
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Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at C$ 507. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 755 and C$ 757, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province 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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