Costa Rica

$145+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica

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DTT — SJO
abr. 27 — may. 41
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated abril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$145
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$488
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/275:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/311:32 amSJO - DTW
1 stop19h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/58:48 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/1211:32 amSJO - DTW
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/135:25 amDTW - LIR
1 stop8h 35mDelta
mar. 5/201:25 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/22$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/146:03 amDTW - LIR
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/202:26 pmLIR - DTW
2 stops16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/156:00 amDTW - LIR
2 stops11h 25mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/193:25 pmLIR - DTW
2 stops19h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$449
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/183:50 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop30h 55mAir Canada
jue. 11/279:00 amSJO - DTW
1 stop29h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$503
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/59:20 amDTW - SJO
2 stops25h 00mCopa Airlines
jue. 5/86:07 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops26h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$521
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/275:10 amDTW - LIR
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/57:55 amLIR - DTW
3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$611
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/225:40 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
sáb. 7/512:15 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$661
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/137:00 amDTW - LIR
3 stops25h 20mAlaska Airlines
vie. 5/1611:20 amLIR - DTW
2 stops26h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$741
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/213:50 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop23h 05mAir Canada
dom. 11/301:55 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop18h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$919
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/232:27 pmDTW - LIR
2 stops23h 57mWestJet
vie. 5/301:15 pmLIR - DTW
2 stops47h 43mWestJet
Deal found 4/21$1,111

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Costa Rica 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/27

5:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/3

11:32 am-9:10 am

1 stop19h 38m

$288

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 6/5

8:48 pm-10:27 am

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 6/12

11:32 am-8:52 am

1 stop19h 20m

$315

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/13

5:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Liberia

mar. 5/20

1:25 pm-12:56 am

1 stop9h 31m

$405

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/14

6:03 am-1:26 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Liberia

mar. 5/20

2:26 pm-9:13 am

2 stops16h 47m

$409

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 5/15

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Liberia

lun. 5/19

3:25 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$449

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 5/5

9:20 am-8:20 am

2 stops25h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/8

6:07 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$521

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 7/21

7:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 7/27

12:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 25m

$577

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 7/21

7:32 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 7/31

6:18 am-10:34 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$601

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 5/27

5:10 am-3:40 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Liberia

jue. 6/5

7:55 am-9:10 am

3 stops23h 15m

$611

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 6/22

5:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

sáb. 7/5

12:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$661

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $145. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$269Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$390Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$507Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$529Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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