What is the cheapest airline that flies from Michigan to Costa Rica?

JetBlue, Frontier, and Viva are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to Costa Rica

How long is the flight from Michigan to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Michigan you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Detroit to San José takes 7h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Grand Rapids to San José takes 7h 41m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Michigan according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica?

The number of operators available for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica is 10 as of May 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Costa Rica.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:00 am - 1:01 pm

ORD

LIR

7h 01m

1 stop

2:06 pm - 11:44 pm

LIR

ORD

8h 38m

1 stop

$342JetBlue

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

7:25 pm - 8:20 am

DTW

SJO

14h 55m

1 stop

9:35 am - 11:55 am

SJO

DTW

24h 20m

1 stop

$358Frontier

Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 30

6:00 am - 12:57 pm

DTW

SJO

8h 57m

1 stop

9:35 am - 11:55 am

SJO

DTW

24h 20m

1 stop

$415Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15

3:50 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

LIR

21h 15m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 9:00 am

LIR

ORD

19h 00m

1 stop

$428Air Canada

Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6

3:40 pm - 8:35 pm

ORD

SJO

29h 55m

1 stop

7:15 am - 10:18 am

SJO

ORD

26h 03m

1 stop

$429Air Canada

Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 8

4:59 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

SJO

16h 21m

1 stop

2:02 pm - 11:44 pm

SJO

ORD

8h 42m

1 stop

$432Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 10

6:55 am - 6:40 pm

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SJO

13h 45m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:30 pm

SJO

DTW

10h 30m

2 stops

$437Southwest

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

7:00 am - 1:50 pm

MDW

LIR

6h 50m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 11:05 pm

LIR

MDW

8h 20m

1 stop

$452Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 11:58 am

MDW

SJO

6h 58m

1 stop

2:23 pm - 9:45 pm

SJO

MDW

7h 22m

1 stop

$482Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 am - 11:49 am

MDW

SJO

6h 44m

1 stop

1:21 pm - 12:30 pm

SJO

MDW

22h 09m

2 stops

$487Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6

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May 29

ORD6:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 43m

2 stops

LIR12:05 pmLiberia

Jun 6

LIR1:00 pmLiberia

28h 52m

2 stops

ORD6:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$428

Air Canada

May 30

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

SJO8:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jun 8

SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 03m

1 stop

ORD10:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$429

Air Canada

Jun 14

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

SJO8:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jun 22

SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 30m

2 stops

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$434

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GOL

Sep 30

ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25m

1 stop

SJO6:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 6

SJO2:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 45m

2 stops

ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$489

GOL

May 16

ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 31m

2 stops

SJO9:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

May 22

SJO3:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 16m

1 stop

ORD12:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$595

GOL

May 24

GRR6:04 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

7h 18m

1 stop

LIR11:22 amLiberia

May 29

LIR12:35 pmLiberia

8h 24m

1 stop

GRR10:59 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$877

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Wed 8/26

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Liberia

Wed 9/2

2:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$342

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

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/15

9:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop24h 20m

$415

ChicagoLiberia

ORD - LIR

ORDLIR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

3:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Liberia

Sat 6/6

1:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

$428

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ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

3:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

7:15 am-10:18 am

1 stop26h 03m

$429

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

4:59 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

2:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$432

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

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MDW - LIR

MDWLIR

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/3

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Liberia

Wed 11/11

2:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$452

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ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

2:23 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$482

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

6:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

1:21 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$487

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Michigan 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 Michigan to Costa Rica during January average around $105.

What is the cheapest Michigan to Costa Rica flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Michigan 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 Michigan for as low as $439 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$1,227
Fastest flight time	5h 04m
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Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best flight deal from Michigan to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,227

The fastest flight from Michigan to Costa Rica takes 5h 04m

Direct flights go from Michigan to Costa Rica on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Michigan there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica?
The number of operators available for flights from Michigan to Costa Rica is 10 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Michigan to Costa Rica?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Michigan to Costa Rica is Boeing 737-900, representing 80.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A319 at 20.00%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $243	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 8,626 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,717 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $371	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,662 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,299 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Can I find flights from Michigan to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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