What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Can I find deals for flights from San José to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

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$139+ Flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 141% on flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $355. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $736.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José, San José Province in May are about $459 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $206.

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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$464

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Cheapest flights from San José to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Mon 4/2112:55 amSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/2910:02 amDTW - SJO

1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$235

Wed 4/91:37 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1512:41 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$325

Wed 8/138:50 amSJO - DTW

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Tue 8/197:10 amDTW - SJO

2 stops13h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/26

$573

Thu 4/35:52 amSJO - DTW

2 stops11h 02mCopa Airlines

Wed 4/305:40 amDTW - SJO

2 stops15h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$583

Best flights from San José to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Mon 4/2112:55 amSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/2910:02 amDTW - SJO

1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$235

Wed 4/91:37 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1512:41 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$325

Wed 8/138:50 amSJO - DTW

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Tue 8/197:10 amDTW - SJO

2 stops13h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/26

$573

Thu 7/244:10 amSJO - DTW

2 stops15h 55mCopa Airlines

Fri 9/57:44 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops14h 36mCopa Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$587

Wed 8/131:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/1911:30 amDTW - SJO

2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$597

Tue 7/111:59 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/67:40 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop19h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$617

Tue 5/61:12 amSJO - DTW

2 stops25h 59mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/147:00 amDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$783

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Wed 4/21:22 amSJO - DTW

2 stops36h 42mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$1,856

Thu 4/311:55 amSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/305:10 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$266

Thu 4/35:52 amSJO - DTW

2 stops11h 02mCopa Airlines

Wed 4/305:40 amDTW - SJO

2 stops15h 20mCopa Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$583

Thu 4/36:15 amSJO - DTW

2 stops24h 54mAir Canada

Wed 4/3010:50 amDTW - SJO

1 stop12h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 3/26

$1,151

Thu 4/38:15 amSJO - DTW

2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/307:00 amDTW - SJO

1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$1,156

Wed 4/91:37 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1512:41 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$325

Mon 4/2112:55 amSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/2910:02 amDTW - SJO

1 stop15h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$235

One-way flights from San José to Detroit
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Tue 5/612:23 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop20h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$139

Tue 5/68:46 amSJO - DTW

2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$179

Sat 5/311:06 amSJO - DTW

2 stops60h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$408

Sun 6/15:30 amSJO - DTW

2 stops16h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$477

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San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/21

12:55 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

10:02 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$235

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

1:37 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/15

12:41 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 09m

$325

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

8:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

7:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$573

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/24

4:10 am-10:05 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

7:44 pm-8:20 am

2 stops14h 36m

$587

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

11:30 am-7:37 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$597

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/1

11:59 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

7:40 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$617

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

1:12 am-5:11 am

2 stops25h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$783

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

12:23 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 52m

$139

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

8:46 am-11:15 am

2 stops24h 29m

$179

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

1:06 am-3:53 pm

2 stops60h 47m

$408

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 SJO to DTW?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines from San José to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,798 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,395 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $235. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $573, and Copa Airlines, from $587. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $139 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $408 and United Airlines from $477 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Detroit 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 San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 San José to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$597	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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Temperature in Detroit by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines from San José to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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