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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from C$ 215

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 482

One-way from

C$ 215

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 869
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/7-1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 16m total
  • Detroit to San José
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Detroit to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 242 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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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 3 July 2025.

Mon 28/78:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/812:16 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 482
Thu 24/78:03 a.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/711:24 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 502

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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 3 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 28/7

8:25 p.m.-10:29 a.m.

1 stop16h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/8

12:16 p.m.-12:28 a.m.

1 stop10h 12m

C$ 482

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/7

8:03 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

11:24 a.m.-12:12 a.m.

1 stop10h 48m

C$ 502

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/9

6:05 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

C$ 215

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/7

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

1 stop6h 41m

C$ 229

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San José

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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 27 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 3 July 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.

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

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 3 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from Detroit to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
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Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,094 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.1

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

MCO - CHA

After multiple gate changes and delay after delay, my flight scheduled for 2:34 pm finally took off at 7:30 pm. Gate agents did not communicate well with the people. You had to keep your phone in hand at all times for electronic updates. Crew on board seemed rushed and not so pleasant.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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$ 482. Spirit Airlines is priced at 38% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to San José

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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 371AverageC$ 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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