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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 309

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
4 Jul — 11 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 4 June 2026.

Sat 29/87:15 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 45m
Southwest
Wed 9/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 30/5C$ 685
Fri 21/86:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 45m
Southwest
Fri 28/89:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 31/5C$ 700
Wed 2/96:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Southwest
Wed 9/99:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6C$ 716
Sat 6/66:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/61:40 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops18h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 30/5C$ 734
Mon 1/67:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/68:45 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/5C$ 797
Sat 22/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 26/89:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6C$ 806
Sat 3/105:40 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 20m
Southwest
Fri 9/109:00 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6C$ 813
Sat 15/87:31 p.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop14h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/82:20 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops19h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6C$ 861
Sun 16/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
JetBlue
Tue 25/82:02 p.m.
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop23h 08m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/6C$ 863
Sun 21/66:30 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Thu 25/68:45 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 31/5C$ 874
Wed 17/68:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 45m
Southwest
Wed 24/68:45 a.m.
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 31/5C$ 879

Find 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 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 685

One-way from

C$ 309

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 685
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 29/8-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 23h 00m total
  • Detroit to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 208 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 82 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/8

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

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

9:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

C$ 700

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/9

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

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

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

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 716

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$ 790

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/8

7:00 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

9:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

C$ 790

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

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

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

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

2 stops9h 30m

C$ 797

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

8:40 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/7

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

2 stops13h 25m

C$ 894

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

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

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

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

2 stops10h 30m

C$ 915

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 21/7

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

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

8:45 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 10m

C$ 1,005

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 25/6

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

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

8:45 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

C$ 1,054
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 21/6

5:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/6

8:45 a.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 1,097

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 485). 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?

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.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% 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.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 596.

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 5 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San José?

    Southwest can get you from Detroit to San José in just under 13h 45m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of C$ 146). Flying from Detroit to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 485). 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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