Costa Rica

$138+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

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 March 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$343
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/55:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1012:19 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$362
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3012:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Fri 6/59:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$364
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 4/38:01 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Thu 4/91:27 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop28h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$366
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/312:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$369
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:02 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop29h 10m
Frontier
Sat 4/1110:06 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops22h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$373
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:45 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$377
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 10/242:55 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop24h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 10/311:55 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop26h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/25$478
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 11/56:15 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop20h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 11/92:55 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop25h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$508

Find 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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$138
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$759

Good round-trip deal

$1,227 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Costa Rica 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

5:05 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

12:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$466

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

12:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

9:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops24h 05m

$520

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

6:10 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

11:59 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$544

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

8:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-8:02 am

2 stops23h 02m

$562

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

6:50 pm-11:14 am

1 stop18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/6

12:19 pm-8:44 am

2 stops18h 25m

$623
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

5:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

Liberia

Sat 5/23

12:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$638

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

12:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

9:35 am-12:42 am

2 stops13h 07m

$656

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/28

5:34 pm-10:42 am

2 stops19h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/4

12:19 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$729

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

5:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Liberia

Sat 7/18

12:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$779

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Fri 9/11

1:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 20m

$902

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $154). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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.

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 March 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $638, Spirit Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Detroit in 7h 10m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2188 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $130. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $154). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$444Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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