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$126+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$126
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$399
From Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:11 amDTW - SJO
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/308:14 amSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:28 amDTW - SJO
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/412:19 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops20h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$308
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:15 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
Fri 10/312:45 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop24h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$403
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:12 amDTW - LIR
1 stop8h 33mJetBlue
Sat 9/202:05 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop19h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:30 amDTW - LIR
2 stops25h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1611:20 amLIR - DTW
2 stops15h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$572
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:26 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop17h 19mDelta
Sun 12/282:20 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop17h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/31$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:15 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/123:10 pmLIR - DTW
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$629
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:20 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/167:20 amLIR - DTW
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:54 pmDTW - LIR
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/211:20 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$725

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Costa Rica

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Depart

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Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/12

5:11 am-3:13 pm

1 stop12h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

8:14 am-7:54 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$305

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:28 am-11:12 am

1 stop6h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

12:19 pm-10:25 am

2 stops20h 06m

$308

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

6:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Liberia

Fri 10/31

2:45 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$403

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/13

6:12 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Liberia

Sat 9/20

2:05 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

$443

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-6:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Liberia

Tue 9/16

11:20 am-5:07 am

2 stops15h 47m

$572

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

9:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Liberia

Tue 9/30

1:25 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 59m

$697

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

4:20 pm-6:28 am

1 stop16h 08m

Liberia

Tue 9/16

7:20 am-10:40 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$709

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

7:21 pm-11:49 am

2 stops18h 28m

Liberia

Tue 9/30

12:49 pm-9:15 am

2 stops18h 26m

$710

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/14

5:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Liberia

Sun 9/21

1:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$725

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

7:00 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops19h 24m

Liberia

Wed 8/13

1:25 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$957

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines from Detroit to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$289Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$410Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$489Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$507Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$573Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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