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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José from $168

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12:30 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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12:37 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
21h 43m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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12:30 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
21h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$384Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
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12:30 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$398Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
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12:35 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 45m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:47 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 12m
1 stop
$404Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:30 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 50m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 12:40 am
SJO
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DTW
13h 05m
2 stops
$412Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
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6:10 am - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
28h 10m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 11:47 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 12m
1 stop
$418Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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2:54 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
19h 26m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$432Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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2:02 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
44h 18m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
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$444Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26
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6:00 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 15m
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1:21 pm - 11:50 pm
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DTW
8h 29m
1 stop
$447Spirit Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24

Frontier flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 23
DTW7:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 55m
1 stop
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 30
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 12m
1 stop
DTW11:47 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$358
Frontier
Jul 4
DTW12:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 50m
1 stop
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 11
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
DTW11:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$364
Frontier
Jul 25
DTW12:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 43m
1 stop
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 1
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
DTW11:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$378

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Aug 10
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 15m
1 stop
SJO12:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 24
SJO1:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$447
Spirit Airlines
Jul 23
DTW8:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
17h 46m
1 stop
SJO12:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 6
SJO1:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$500
Spirit Airlines
Jul 25
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 15m
1 stop
SJO12:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 9
SJO1:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 33m
1 stop
DTW9:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$518

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$364

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/25

12:37 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$378

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/16

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$384

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/16

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$398

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

12:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$404

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

12:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/16

9:35 am-12:40 am

2 stops13h 05m

$412

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/2

6:10 am-8:20 am

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$418

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

2:54 pm-8:20 am

2 stops19h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$432

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

2:02 pm-8:20 am

2 stops44h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$444
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

1:21 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$447

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $303. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $408.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $541 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for as low as $368 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight.

How have Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

9h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José takes 9h 05m
There are no direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

  • How far is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and San José Juan Santamaria Intl is about 2229.9 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 9h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

Best airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

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6.3
8,638 reviews
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