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Cheap flights from Michigan to San José from $143

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Frontier Logo
7:25 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 11:47 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 12m
1 stop
$352Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
7:25 pm - 8:20 am
DTW
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SJO
14h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 11:47 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 12m
1 stop
$358Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 7:37 pm
ORD
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SJO
10h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:10 am
SJO
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ORD
9h 45m
1 stop
$414United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:55 am
SJO
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DTW
24h 20m
1 stop
$415Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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SJO
11h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 12:09 pm
SJO
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ORD
18h 54m
1 stop
$428Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 8:35 pm
ORD
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SJO
29h 55m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 10:18 am
SJO
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ORD
26h 03m
1 stop
$429Air Canada
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 8
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 8:35 pm
ORD
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SJO
29h 55m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 7:45 am
SJO
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ORD
23h 30m
2 stops
$434Air Canada
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 11:25 am
MBS
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SJO
23h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:00 pm
SJO
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MBS
23h 25m
2 stops
$465United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:58 am
MDW
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SJO
6h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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MDW
7h 22m
1 stop
$482Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:58 am
MDW
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SJO
6h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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MDW
7h 22m
1 stop
$524Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 24

United Airlines flights from Michigan to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Michigan to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 15
ORD10:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 05m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 24
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
ORD12:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$414
United Airlines
Oct 31
MBS1:50 pmBay City MBS Intl
23h 35m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 4
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 25m
2 stops
MBS1:00 pmBay City MBS Intl
$465
United Airlines
May 26
ORD9:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 35m
1 stop
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 6
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 35m
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$472

Copa Airlines flights from Michigan to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Michigan to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Jun 22
ORD1:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 21m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 27
SJO4:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 56m
1 stop
ORD2:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$440
Copa Airlines
May 26
ORD3:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
SJO9:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 2
SJO5:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 09m
1 stop
ORD2:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$458
Copa Airlines
May 29
ORD8:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 04m
1 stop
SJO9:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 7
SJO5:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 03m
1 stop
ORD4:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$476

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 May 11, 2026.
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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

7:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$352

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

7:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

$358

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

10:32 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 45m

$414

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

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

1:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/18

4:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$428

ChicagoSan José

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 5/30

3:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

7:15 am-7:45 am

2 stops23h 30m

$434

Bay CitySan José

MBS - SJO

MBSSJO

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 10/31

1:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

12:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$465
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

1:23 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$482

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/24

1:23 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$524

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Michigan to San José

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Michigan 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 Michigan, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $137.

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

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

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

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to San José flight.

Cheap Michigan to San José flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Michigan to San José

Fastest flight time

5h 17m

Direct flights

Sun

Airports in San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from Michigan to San José takes 5h 17m
Direct flights go from Michigan to San José on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Michigan there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Michigan to San José

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

    Prices for flights from Michigan to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

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

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport 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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Michigan to San José

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Rating
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Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,634 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $371Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,455 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $376Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,672 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $517Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,699 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $597Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,301 reviews
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Can I find flights from Michigan to San José with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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