San José

$77+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San José (SJO)

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DTW — SJO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to San José flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$404
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From Michigan to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Michigan to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Michigan to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 48mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/212:55 amSJO - DTW
2 stops18h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$279
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
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/238:00 amGRR - SJO
1 stop28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/2511:35 amSJO - GRR
1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$324
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:45 amORD - SJO
2 stops24h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1011:32 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$333
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/43:45 pmORD - SJO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Tue 6/105:05 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$334
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:33 pmORD - SJO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/261:40 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$337
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:30 amMDW - SJO
1 stop28h 31mFrontier
Sat 5/171:24 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$380
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.
Fri 5/91:19 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/143:07 pmSJO - MDW
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$386
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:51 amORD - SJO
1 stop9h 32mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/310:05 amSJO - ORD
1 stop13h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$430
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:10 amMDW - SJO
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Tue 8/191:40 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$437
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:32 amGRR - SJO
2 stops15h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/122:15 pmSJO - GRR
2 stops18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$443
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:45 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Thu 6/191:25 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/1$446

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan to San José 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San José that are best for you.

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Michigan

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

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

Fri 5/2

12:55 am-9:02 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$279

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

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

11:45 am-11:18 am

2 stops24h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

11:32 am-11:29 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$333

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

3:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

5:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$334

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

7:33 pm-11:18 am

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

1:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$337

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 5/8

10:55 am-11:33 am

2 stops26h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

11:32 am-10:37 am

1 stop21h 05m

$373

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

8:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop28h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

1:24 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$380

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

1:19 pm-10:27 am

1 stop22h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

3:07 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$386

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

9:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

1:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$437

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

3:09 pm-7:36 am

1 stop17h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/20

10:57 am-12:32 am

1 stop12h 35m

$438

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Michigan 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 MI to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to San José, San José Province as you normally would.

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 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines from Michigan to San José 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Michigan?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Michigan.

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

    $77 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $150 and $203, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San José, San José Province?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Michigan 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Michigan to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$266Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$281Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$432Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$477Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$527Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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