Cheap flights from Detroit to Costa Rica from $130

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7:25 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
14h 55m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$358Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30
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2:55 pm - 12:55 pm
DTW
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LIR
24h 00m
1 stop
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1:40 pm - 3:12 pm
LIR
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DTW
23h 32m
1 stop
$359Air Canada
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:05 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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LIR
28h 50m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 3:12 pm
LIR
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DTW
23h 32m
1 stop
$363Air Canada
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:05 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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LIR
28h 50m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:40 pm
LIR
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DTW
26h 00m
2 stops
$371Air Canada
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
Frontier Logo
12:37 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
21h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 11:47 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 12m
1 stop
$384Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 22
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7:25 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
14h 55m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 12:40 am
SJO
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DTW
13h 05m
2 stops
$419Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30
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6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
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2:02 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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DTW
29h 43m
1 stop
$422JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:55 am - 6:40 pm
DTW
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SJO
13h 45m
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9:00 am - 9:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
10h 30m
2 stops
$437Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
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9:35 am - 11:47 am
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DTW
24h 12m
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$440Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:25 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
14h 55m
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
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DTW
24h 20m
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$443Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26

JetBlue flights from Detroit to Costa Rica

Our best JetBlue deals on Detroit to Costa Rica flight tickets
JetBlue
Aug 12
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 57m
1 stop
SJO12:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 19
SJO2:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 08m
1 stop
DTW3:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$516
JetBlue
Aug 11
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 57m
1 stop
SJO12:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 19
SJO2:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 43m
1 stop
DTW9:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$522
JetBlue
Aug 12
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 57m
1 stop
SJO12:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 19
SJO2:02 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 08m
1 stop
DTW3:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$532

Southwest flights from Detroit to Costa Rica

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to Costa Rica flight tickets
Southwest
May 25
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 00m
2 stops
SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 29
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 30m
2 stops
DTW11:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$644
Southwest
May 26
DTW5:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 35m
2 stops
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 3
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 15m
2 stops
DTW8:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$645
Southwest
Jul 3
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 15m
2 stops
LIR11:15 amLiberia
Jul 7
LIR2:10 pmLiberia
17h 50m
2 stops
DTW10:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$733

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/25

7:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$358

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

2:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Liberia

Thu 10/29

1:40 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$359

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

10:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Liberia

Thu 10/29

1:40 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$363

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

10:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Liberia

Thu 10/29

1:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$371

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/1

12:37 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$384

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/25

7:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

9:35 am-12:40 am

2 stops13h 05m

$419

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

2:02 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 43m

$422
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

6:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$437

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$440

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

7:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$443

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Detroit is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $57, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit to Costa Rica during January average around $105.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Costa Rica flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $542 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Detroit for as low as $439 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 81% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Costa Rica flight.

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Best Price Found

$1,227

Fastest flight time

7h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best flight deal from Detroit to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,227
The fastest flight from Detroit to Costa Rica takes 7h 35m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Costa Rica.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    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 to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
6.2
8,626 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $597Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,299 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $624Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,662 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $648Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,453 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $650Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,717 reviews
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