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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José from $185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José departing on 9/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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$396Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
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$413Multiple Airlines
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$445Multiple Airlines
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$458Multiple Airlines
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$475Multiple Airlines
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Southwest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 7
DTW6:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 45m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 17
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 15m
2 stops
DTW10:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$514
Southwest
Aug 19
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45m
2 stops
SJO12:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 30m
2 stops
DTW8:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$538
Southwest
Sep 1
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 40m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 5
SJO9:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 30m
2 stops
DTW9:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$545

JetBlue flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
Sep 12
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 56m
1 stop
SJO11:56 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 19
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
DTW11:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$523
JetBlue
Sep 17
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 56m
1 stop
SJO11:56 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 25
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
DTW11:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$573
JetBlue
Sep 14
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 56m
1 stop
SJO11:56 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 21
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
DTW3:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$577

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 20, 2026.
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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

7:07 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$396

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$412

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$413
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

6:50 am-3:11 pm

2 stops10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

7:07 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$445

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$458

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

8:54 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop20h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

7:07 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$463

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/6

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/11

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$471

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$475

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

1:01 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/11

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$487

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

7:25 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop21h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

7:07 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$489

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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 $311. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until July to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $397.

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 $556 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 $419 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 36% 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 June 2026, prices for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flights are approximately 28% 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

6h 56m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José takes 6h 56m
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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 6h 56m.

  • 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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JetBluePriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,989 reviews
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7.8
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7.9
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9,865 reviews
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