Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 55m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 518.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 35%.

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.

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C$ 173+ Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Q: What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San José

Round-trip from	C$ 484
One-way from	C$ 173
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 670

28/1-2/2
2 total stops
46h 59m total
Detroit to San José

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Spirit Airlines
27/10
1 total stop
6h 47m total
Detroit to San José

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Mon 8/127:00 a.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/129:00 a.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop28h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9C$ 543

Sat 29/117:00 a.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop29h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/121:19 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop19h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 579

Fri 28/1112:29 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops23h 58mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/121:19 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 637

Fri 28/119:20 p.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/121:19 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 639

Fri 28/119:20 p.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1212:22 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 651

Fri 28/113:20 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/121:19 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 706

Wed 12/1111:00 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops22h 19mCopa Airlines

Sat 22/1110:08 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops22h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

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Wed 28/14:00 p.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/21:19 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop19h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 606

Tue 13/111:05 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops11h 47mCopa Airlines

Tue 20/12:54 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops18h 12mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

Fri 16/19:00 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops23h 06mCopa Airlines

Thu 22/14:09 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops15h 17mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

Mon 2/39:10 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops13h 43mCopa Airlines

Wed 11/36:08 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops13h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 709

Sat 7/27:44 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops12h 22mCopa Airlines

Sun 15/26:08 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops25h 09mCopa Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 709

Thu 12/36:00 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops27h 05mCopa Airlines

Tue 24/34:09 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops14h 11mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

Tue 20/111:05 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops22h 16mCopa Airlines

Tue 27/15:56 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops25h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

Tue 6/111:05 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops21h 01mCopa Airlines

Tue 13/18:11 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops24h 55mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

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Sat 20/97:40 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops13h 47mCopa Airlines

Sat 27/92:55 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops17h 06mCopa Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 709

Wed 1/109:15 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops25h 04mCopa Airlines

Mon 13/106:10 p.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops13h 51mCopa Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,167

Fri 3/106:30 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/101:55 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 880

Thu 9/105:45 a.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Wed 15/101:23 p.m.SJO - DTW

1 stop16h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/9C$ 1,302

Fri 10/106:17 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/101:40 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 1,113

Sat 11/106:17 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/101:55 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops18h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 808

Wed 15/106:05 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/101:55 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 925

Thu 16/106:17 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/101:55 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 853

Sat 25/107:41 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops16h 17mCopa Airlines

Mon 3/114:08 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops13h 45mCopa Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 1,077

Tue 28/106:05 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/111:45 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 909

Tue 28/109:15 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops14h 36mCopa Airlines

Tue 11/114:08 a.m.SJO - DTW

2 stops13h 45mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 1,175

One-way flights from Detroit to San José
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Mon 27/106:43 a.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9C$ 173

Sat 27/97:10 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 181

Sun 28/91:36 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 191

Sun 28/96:41 a.m.DTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 199

Sun 30/119:15 a.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops13h 41mCopa Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 555

Sun 28/96:05 p.m.DTW - SJO

2 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 1,179

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DTW - SJO

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Wed 28/1

4:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/2

1:19 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 41m

C$ 606

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

11:05 a.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

2:54 p.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops18h 12m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 16/1

9:00 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

2 stops23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

4:09 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops15h 17m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/3

9:10 a.m.-9:53 p.m.

2 stops13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

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

2 stops13h 58m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/2

7:44 p.m.-7:06 a.m.

2 stops12h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

6:08 p.m.-8:17 p.m.

2 stops25h 09m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

6:00 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

4:09 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/1

11:05 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

2 stops22h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

5:56 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops25h 30m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/1

11:05 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

8:11 a.m.-10:06 a.m.

2 stops24h 55m

C$ 709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 27/10

6:43 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 47m

C$ 173

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 27/9

7:10 p.m.-11:14 a.m.

2 stops18h 04m

C$ 181

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

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,016 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province will take you 9h 21m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San José, San José Province is about 3582 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (C$ 376), and American Airlines (C$ 823) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province. Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to San José

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Spirit Airlines	CheapestC$ 376	AverageC$ 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	CheapestC$ 823	AverageC$ 1,022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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