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1:30 pm - 9:46 am
SJO
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DTW
19h 16m2 stops
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5:15 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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SJO
11h 05m1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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1:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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DTW
9h 29m1 stop
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5:15 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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SJO
11h 05m1 stop
$285Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:45 am - 10:12 pm
SJO
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DTW
13h 27m1 stop
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2:47 pm - 3:30 pm
DTW
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SJO
25h 43m1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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1:30 pm - 9:46 am
SJO
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DTW
19h 16m2 stops
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12:11 pm - 3:30 pm
DTW
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SJO
28h 19m1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:35 pm - 9:50 am
SJO
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DTW
20h 15m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 1:15 pm
DTW
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SJO
16h 15m1 stop
$300Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
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12:33 pm - 11:41 pm
SJO
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DTW
10h 08m1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:20 pm
DTW
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SJO
9h 20m1 stop
$309Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:33 pm - 11:41 pm
SJO
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DTW
10h 08m1 stop
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12:11 pm - 11:40 pm
DTW
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SJO
12h 29m3 stops
$314Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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3:12 pm - 10:20 am
SJO
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DTW
18h 08m1 stop
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1:43 pm - 12:22 pm
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SJO
23h 39m1 stop
$321Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 1
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1:30 pm - 4:06 pm
SJO
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DTW
25h 36m3 stops
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5:15 am - 3:20 pm
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SJO
11h 05m1 stop
$323Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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1:30 pm - 11:59 pm
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DTW
9h 29m1 stop
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5:15 am - 11:37 am
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7h 22m1 stop
$325Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

Spirit Airlines flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jan 30
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 29m
1 stop
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 6
DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 22m
1 stop
SJO11:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$325
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 30
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 26m
2 stops
DTW7:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 6
DTW10:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 14m
2 stops
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$327
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 15
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
DTW10:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 20
DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 22m
1 stop
SJO11:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$344
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Southwest flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Southwest deals on San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 20
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 10m
2 stops
DTW11:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Feb 1
DTW6:35 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 55m
2 stops
SJO7:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$784
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Southwest
Dec 20
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 25m
2 stops
DTW12:25 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 1
DTW6:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 40m
2 stops
SJO8:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$842
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San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

1:30 pm-9:46 am

2 stops19h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$280

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$285

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

7:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

2:47 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$292

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

1:30 pm-9:46 am

2 stops19h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

12:11 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 19m

$293

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

12:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

10:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$300

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

12:33 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$309

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

12:33 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

12:11 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops12h 29m

$314

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

3:12 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

1:43 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$321

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

1:30 pm-4:06 pm

3 stops25h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$323

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$325

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $313, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José during October instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in October, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $327.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $419. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Saturday is $810.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $422 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $789. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Can stopping save me money on San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

How have San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

9h 03m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 9h 03m
There are no direct flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    A flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County will travel around 2229.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 9h 03m.

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

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport were last updated today.

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

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

    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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Best airlines flying from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $286Free CancellationRating
6.3
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