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$167+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO)

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 November 14, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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April

Round-trip from

$296
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One-way from

$167
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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 November 14, 2024.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:15 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops41h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/812:23 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$363
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/257:18 amDTW - SJO
3 stops29h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/912:23 pmSJO - DTW
3 stops34h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$364

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/4

7:15 pm-11:28 am

2 stops41h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/8

12:23 pm-8:00 am

1 stop18h 37m

$363

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/31

3:53 pm-12:59 am

2 stops34h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/6

1:57 am-9:12 am

2 stops30h 15m

$364

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/7

9:06 pm-11:41 am

2 stops15h 35m

$167

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/25

7:18 am-7:25 am

2 stops25h 07m

$191

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/19

7:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops12h 55m

$207

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/19

8:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$314

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/7

12:15 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$392

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/13

4:21 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 38m

$767

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Deals found on 11/13

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Detroit-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San José, San José Province 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 Detroit-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights 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 November 8, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $398). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 November 14, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Detroit to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 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 November 14, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Avianca
7.1
Good
2,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,198 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,167 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($296), and Avianca ($436) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to San José, San José Province. You may be able to fly from Detroit to San José, San José Province for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $167 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Air Canada, with prices starting from $207 and $314, respectively.

  • 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 $398). Flying from Detroit to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San José. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$241Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$512Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$566Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$577Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$597Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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