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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from $195

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 to San José departing on 7/31. 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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12:30 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
21h 50m
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9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 16
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12:37 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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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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2:40 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
23h 05m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
24h 25m
1 stop
$381Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Thu, Jun 4
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12:55 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
24h 50m
2 stops
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9:35 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
24h 25m
1 stop
$384Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Thu, Jun 4
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8:25 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
17h 20m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
24h 25m
1 stop
$406Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Thu, Jun 4
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2:40 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
23h 05m
2 stops
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7:07 am - 6:09 pm
SJO
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DTW
9h 02m
1 stop
$407Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, Jun 2
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2:40 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
23h 05m
2 stops
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7:07 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
26h 53m
1 stop
$414Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:55 pm - 11:45 am
DTW
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SJO
24h 50m
2 stops
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7:07 am - 12:00 pm
SJO
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DTW
26h 53m
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$417Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:50 am - 11:45 am
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SJO
30h 55m
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9:35 am - 12:00 pm
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DTW
24h 25m
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$423Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Thu, Jun 4
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5:42 pm - 11:45 am
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SJO
20h 03m
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9:35 am - 9:03 pm
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DTW
9h 28m
1 stop
$430Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Thu, Jun 4

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Frontier flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Frontier deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 4
DTW12:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 50m
1 stop
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 16
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
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
25h 30m
2 stops
DTW1:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$450

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Detroit 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
Jun 7
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO11:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 19
SJO1:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 34m
1 stop
DTW11:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$494
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

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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

Thu 7/16

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 5/23

2:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$381

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

12:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$384

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

8:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$406

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

2:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

7:07 am-6:09 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$407

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

2:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops23h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

7:07 am-12:00 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$414

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

12:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

7:07 am-12:00 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$417

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

6:50 am-11:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$423
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

5:42 pm-11:45 am

1 stop20h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:35 am-9:03 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$430

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $105. If you don’t want to visit San José in January, then you should wait until July to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $137.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Detroit 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 for as low as $368 on momondo.

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

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Fastest flight time

7h 29m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to San José takes 7h 29m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to San José

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

    The straight-line distance from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 2238.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 7h 29m.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to San José?

Best airlines flying from Detroit to San José

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $244Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,632 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $596Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,307 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $624Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,671 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $665Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,460 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $690Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,680 reviews
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