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8:55 am - 10:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 57m1 stop Tampa
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12:34 pm - 3:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 37m1 stop Orlando
$486Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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8:55 am - 10:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 57m1 stop Tampa
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6:51 pm - 3:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 20m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
$507Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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9:00 am - 7:45 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 45m1 stop Orlando
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7:10 am - 7:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
$516Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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9:00 am - 11:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
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8:10 am - 7:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 30m2 stops Chicago Midway Houston Hobby
$516Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:55 am - 10:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 57m1 stop Tampa
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6:46 pm - 3:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 25m1 stop Orlando
$522Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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8:55 am - 10:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 57m1 stop Tampa
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6:51 pm - 3:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 20m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando
$524Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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7:07 am - 5:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 58m1 stop Orlando
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9:58 pm - 1:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$532Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:07 am - 5:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 58m1 stop Orlando
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6:50 am - 8:55 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
$541Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 3
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9:00 am - 8:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 30m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl
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6:15 am - 7:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby
$548Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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12:50 pm - 9:47 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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6:20 pm - 10:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
$550Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 5

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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
Oct 22
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 29
DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 30m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$516
Southwest
Oct 24
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 30m
2 stops
DTW8:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 31
DTW6:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 25m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$548
Southwest
Oct 7
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 30m
2 stops
DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 14
DTW11:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 35m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$554

Air Canada flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
Dec 14
SJO9:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
DTW5:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Jan 5
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$587
Air Canada
Oct 22
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 57m
2 stops
DTW2:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 26
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 30m
2 stops
SJO10:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$621
Air Canada
Oct 22
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 57m
2 stops
DTW2:12 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 26
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$628

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

12:34 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop28h 37m

$486

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

6:51 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$507
Quickest round-trip

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

9:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

7:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$516

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

9:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

8:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$516

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

8:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

6:46 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$522

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

8:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop23h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

6:51 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$524

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/4

9:58 pm-1:25 am

2 stops28h 27m

$532

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

7:07 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/3

6:50 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 05m

$541

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/24

9:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$548

San JoséDetroit

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/14

12:50 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/5

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$550

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $318 to $568.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $486.

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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $389, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José during January instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $396.

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

As of August 2026, prices for San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are approximately 84% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Best Price Found

$243

Fastest flight time

7h 57m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José in the past 72 hours is $243. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $486.
The fastest flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 7h 57m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • 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 7h 57m.

  • 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 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.

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