Costa Rica

$123+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - SJO
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/91:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:22 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/307:45 amSJO - DTW
2 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$528
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/247:22 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/3012:39 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$537
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amDTW - SJO
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:05 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$538
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:22 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:45 amSJO - DTW
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$539
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:15 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
Fri 12/263:45 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop24h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/199:30 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Sun 12/212:05 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/197:22 pmDTW - LIR
2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/212:05 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,245
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:15 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
Sun 12/213:45 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop24h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/197:58 pmDTW - LIR
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2611:55 amLIR - DTW
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:00 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:55 amLIR - DTW
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/245:30 amDTW - LIR
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/22:37 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,354

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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$765

Good round-trip deal

$819 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Costa Rica.

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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

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

12:11 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops12h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

1:31 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$286

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

3:12 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop22h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:45 am-12:01 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$293

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

10:54 am-12:22 pm

1 stop26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

12:33 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$296

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

12:33 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$300

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$314

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

6:36 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$323

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

1:43 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop23h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$329

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

10:08 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

7:45 am-11:16 am

1 stop26h 31m

$329

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

8:46 am-12:22 pm

1 stop28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:31 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 44m

$350

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

12:33 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$363

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Deals found on 12/15

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $159). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Costa Rica in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 $397, Air Canada can have you in Costa Rica from Detroit in 21h 30m. Detroit and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2188 mi.

  • 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 $116. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica (average of $159). Flying from Detroit to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$535Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$572Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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