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$82+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or September, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$400
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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 April 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/158:48 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2011:32 amSJO - DTW
2 stops21h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/3010:02 amDTW - SJO
1 stop15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/312:23 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$282

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

8:48 pm-10:27 am

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

11:32 am-11:15 am

2 stops21h 43m

$280

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

10:02 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/3

12:23 pm-8:52 am

2 stops18h 29m

$282

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

7:45 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

5:52 pm-10:05 am

2 stops14h 13m

$544

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

10:02 am-11:50 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$82

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/1

10:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops23h 15m

$196

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Deals found on 4/1

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San José, San José Province 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 Detroit to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province is 4 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province 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 DTW 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 April 3, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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 April 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,888 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

PTY - JFK

There was no chance for me to choose a seat even if I were willing to pay extra for it when I was doing the check-in on line. My seats were the last row on the plane and they didn't have enough food to give me. I had to eat what was left after everybody else had their choice of food. This is unacceptable. Everyone should have a choice. I paid money just like everybody else. Never had this happened on any other airlines even if my seats were last row on the plane.

Related info for your journey

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $280, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Copa Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$266Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$281Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$529Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$566Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$700Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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