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$169+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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.
SJO — DTW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in April or October, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$169
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$347
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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 February 20, 2025.

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.
Tue 4/2912:23 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/35:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$310
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.
Sun 4/2712:55 amSJO - DTW
1 stop30h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/29:58 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop14h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$326
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/301:18 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Tue 10/76:30 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/20$620
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 8/84:10 amSJO - DTW
2 stops15h 55mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/159:00 amDTW - SJO
2 stops24h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/18$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 8/85:30 amSJO - DTW
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/157:15 amDTW - SJO
1 stop30h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 8/82:45 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop23h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/158:02 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$663
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:12 amSJO - DTW
2 stops25h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/35:13 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops32h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,055

Find flights from San José to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Detroit 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.

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San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

12:23 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

5:10 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 14m

$310

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

12:55 am-8:57 am

1 stop30h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

9:58 pm-10:24 am

1 stop14h 26m

$326

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

5:52 pm-10:12 am

2 stops14h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

7:44 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$666

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

6:05 am-8:54 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

5:21 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$768

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

1:30 pm-9:54 am

2 stops18h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

7:32 am-7:37 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$786

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

1:12 am-5:11 am

2 stops25h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

5:13 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,055

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/27

6:15 am-9:36 am

2 stops26h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/2

8:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,562

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

12:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 35m

$169

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/16

6:06 pm-11:18 am

2 stops39h 12m

$180

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/23

8:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops24h 30m

$378

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San José to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

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 38 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?

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 February 20, 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Detroit. 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 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 $304. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Copa Airlines, from $639, and United Airlines, from $647. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 29% 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 $169 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $378 and Alaska Airlines from $620 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to Detroit. 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.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$269Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$597Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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