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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José from C$ 330

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 June 2026.

Mon 7/96:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Thu 17/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 16/6C$ 728
Fri 25/95:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/104:35 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops21h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6C$ 745
Wed 19/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Wed 2/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 17/6C$ 762
Tue 1/96:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/99:30 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 18/6C$ 771
Sat 19/98:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Sat 26/99:30 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 17/6C$ 786
Sun 20/95:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 05m
Southwest
Sat 26/99:30 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 15/6C$ 804
Thu 20/86:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Thu 27/89:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 19/6C$ 814
Fri 25/97:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop6h 56m
JetBlue
Sun 4/101:05 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/6C$ 818
Wed 4/118:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/117:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 835
Fri 25/92:00 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 4/107:10 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops36h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/6C$ 846
Wed 4/118:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/117:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6C$ 855
Mon 24/86:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Sun 30/89:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 16/6C$ 856

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Round-trip from

C$ 728

One-way from

C$ 330

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 854
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  • Southwest
  • 18/9-25/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Detroit to San José
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  • Southwest
  • 30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 05m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Price

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 19/8

6:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/9

9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 762

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/9

6:55 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

9:00 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 35m

C$ 771

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/9

6:25 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/10

9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 786

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

6:00 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

3:05 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 866

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

6:55 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

9:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 50m

C$ 899

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

6:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

8:35 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

2 stops29h 37m

C$ 900

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

5:25 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

9:00 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 913

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 22/8

6:35 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops13h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 948

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 24/7

6:55 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/7

8:45 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops13h 25m

C$ 1,169

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/12

8:30 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

7:00 a.m.-9:22 p.m.

1 stop13h 22m

C$ 1,217

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of C$ 440). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,127). 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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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

    Southwest and JetBlue can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in just under 8h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 46m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José is about 3582 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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    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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of C$ 440). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,127). 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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