How long is the flight from Detroit to San José?

Southwest can get you from Detroit to San José in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Detroit and San José are separated by a distance of 3582 km.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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 time of day to fly from DTT to SJO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to San José as you normally would.

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Round-trip from	C$ 680
One-way from	C$ 293
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 1,313

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26/10-29/10
4 total stops
25h 55m total
Detroit to San José

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1 total stop
13h 31m total
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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 27/10

11:05 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 293

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 29/9

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

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 354

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

6:35 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 354

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 30/9

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

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 354

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 30/11

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

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 391

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/10

7:50 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 488

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

8:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 645

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/11

7:26 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops13h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 680

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DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/2

5:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 692

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/10

6:35 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/4

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

2 stops11h 35m

C$ 806

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of C$ 623). Flying from Detroit to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,212). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit to San José flights typically cost between C$ 899 and C$ 1,495 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 680 on Southwest (26 Oct-29 Oct).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?

Baltimore (BWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?

Baltimore (BWI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 805.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San José?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San José?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 21m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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How long is the flight from Detroit to San José?
Southwest can get you from Detroit to San José in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Detroit and San José are separated by a distance of 3582 km.
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?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of C$ 623). Flying from Detroit to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,212). 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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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San JoséExplore 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 5 September 2026.

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit to San José flights typically cost between C$ 899 and C$ 1,495 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 680 on Southwest (26 Oct-29 Oct).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Baltimore (BWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Baltimore (BWI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 805.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San José?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San José?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 21m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Detroit to San José flights typically cost between C$ 899 and C$ 1,495 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 680 on Southwest (26 Oct-29 Oct).