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Cheap flights from Detroit to San José from $217

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 10/6. 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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JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:23 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 18m
1 stop
$416JetBlue
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:46 am
DTW
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SJO
6h 46m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
12:50 pm - 9:47 pm
SJO
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DTW
7h 57m
1 stop
$454JetBlue
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
34h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 1:07 pm
SJO
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DTW
34h 22m
2 stops
$485Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 7:40 pm
DTW
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SJO
13h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 10:30 am
SJO
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DTW
19h 20m
2 stops
$488Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:45 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
11h 30m
2 stops
$488Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 12:15 pm
DTW
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SJO
27h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 6:20 pm
SJO
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DTW
9h 13m
1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20
Air Canada Logo
2:55 pm - 10:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
9h 05m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 6:12 pm
SJO
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DTW
9h 02m
1 stop
$544Air Canada
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 22
Air Canada Logo
2:55 pm - 10:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
9h 05m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 6:12 pm
SJO
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DTW
9h 02m
1 stop
$544Air Canada
Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
9:24 pm - 12:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
16h 36m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:59 pm
SJO
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DTW
14h 59m
1 stop
$547American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29
American Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 12:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
18h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
SJO
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DTW
11h 15m
2 stops
$547American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

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Air Canada flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Air Canada deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 8
DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 05m
1 stop
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 6
SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 02m
1 stop
DTW6:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$544
Air Canada
Oct 19
DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 05m
1 stop
SJO10:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 22
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 14m
1 stop
DTW9:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$585
Air Canada
Dec 10
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 14
SJO9:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
DTW5:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$599

Southwest flights from Detroit to San José

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to San José flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 8
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45m
2 stops
SJO12:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 6
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 30m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$488
Southwest
Sep 6
DTW7:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 20m
2 stops
SJO6:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 20
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
2 stops
DTW10:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$542
Southwest
Sep 17
DTW6:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 50m
2 stops
SJO6:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 21
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m
2 stops
DTW10:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$557

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 August 2, 2026.
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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

1:05 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$416
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/15

12:50 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$454

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

11:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

1:45 am-1:07 pm

2 stops34h 22m

$485

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

8:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/2

2:10 pm-10:30 am

2 stops19h 20m

$488

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

9:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$488

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/30

10:37 am-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

7:07 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$531

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

2:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

7:10 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$544

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

2:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/11

7:10 am-6:12 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$544

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

9:24 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops16h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$547

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

7:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$547

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $332 to $723.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $416.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September 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 $301. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $396.

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 $604 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 $488 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to San José flight.

How have Detroit to San José flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from Detroit to San José

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Fastest flight time

6h 46m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to San José takes 6h 46m
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 6h 46m.

  • 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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Rating
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Price
Air CanadaPriceFrom $211Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,419 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,034 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $468Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,230 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $665Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,493 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,846 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $690Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,061 reviews
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