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$88+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Costa Rica

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Costa Rica

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$607
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/255:42 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/511:55 amSJO - DTW
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$325
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:45 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/1812:50 amSJO - ORD
2 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/247:25 amMDW - SJO
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/111:55 amSJO - MDW
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$331
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2412:48 amORD - SJO
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/51:50 amSJO - ORD
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/298:48 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/511:55 amSJO - DTW
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/910:58 amFNT - SJO
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1512:23 pmSJO - FNT
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$386
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2811:44 amORD - SJO
1 stop10h 04mJetBlue
Tue 3/411:44 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/249:55 amGRR - SJO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/18:09 amSJO - GRR
2 stops12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$432
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/153:09 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 25mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/205:51 amSJO - ORD
1 stop17h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$436
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/810:50 amDTW - LIR
1 stop28h 20mAir Canada
Wed 4/162:30 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop27h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$454
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/281:35 pmORD - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Mon 3/32:15 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 2/19$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/1811:17 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/236:40 pmLIR - DTW
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$510

Find flights from Michigan to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Michigan

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

5:10 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

12:55 am-9:12 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$323

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

5:45 pm-11:24 am

1 stop17h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

12:50 am-6:56 pm

2 stops17h 06m

$327

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

7:25 am-11:21 am

2 stops28h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

11:55 am-11:24 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$331

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:10 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

1:41 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$331

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/12

6:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops14h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

12:26 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$335

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 5/12

4:13 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

1:41 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 54m

$376

FlintSan José

FNT - SJO

FNTSJO

Flint Bishop

Wed 4/9

10:58 am-11:54 pm

1 stop14h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/15

12:23 pm-10:08 am

1 stop19h 45m

$386

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/2

8:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

8:55 am-9:36 am

1 stop23h 41m

$428

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/28

11:44 am-9:48 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

11:44 pm-10:43 am

1 stop10h 59m

$431

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

3:09 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/20

5:51 am-12:27 am

1 stop17h 36m

$436

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Travel insights for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Michigan to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Michigan 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 MI to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Michigan to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. Sun Country Air flights start at $167 while deals on Air Canada start at $193 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Michigan 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 7 airlines flying from Michigan to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$265Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$424Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$512Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$527Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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