$100+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 2 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $299 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $100 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $468 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,078 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Costa RicaExplore 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 January 15, 2026.
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 January 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/167:43 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2312:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop19h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/2010:59 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops13h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/219:27 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops15h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$306
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 2/157:43 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/1912:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$307
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:43 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$308
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/175:15 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops22h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/158:45 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1812:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/189:27 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops39h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2412:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop19h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/1910:59 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops37h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/185:15 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/41:31 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops21h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/265:33 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/41:31 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$316
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:10 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop18h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/31:31 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$319
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.
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Detroit
Fly to
Costa Rica
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 2/18
5:15 am-11:40 am
1 stop7h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/24
12:35 pm-11:38 am
1 stop22h 03m
$311
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 2/15
8:45 pm-12:22 pm
1 stop16h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/18
12:35 pm-8:04 am
1 stop18h 29m
$311
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 2/19
10:16 am-11:40 pm
3 stops14h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/25
12:35 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$363
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/31
5:45 am-11:19 am
1 stop7h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/7
12:24 pm-9:23 am
1 stop18h 59m
$374
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 2/15
6:10 pm-11:40 am
1 stop18h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/16
12:31 pm-12:13 am
1 stop9h 42m
$381
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/31
5:45 am-11:19 am
1 stop7h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/13
11:43 am-8:44 am
1 stop19h 01m
$436
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 1/29
5:05 am-6:50 am
3 stops26h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/1
1:30 pm-10:20 am
2 stops19h 50m
$441
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 2/4
6:36 pm-12:22 pm
1 stop18h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/10
12:33 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop9h 52m
$451
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/30
9:00 am-6:50 pm
2 stops11h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/4
9:40 am-11:44 pm
2 stops12h 04m
$459
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 2/25
2:06 pm-9:35 am
2 stops20h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
1:31 pm-8:07 am
2 stops17h 36m
$459
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Costa Rica flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Costa Rica flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Costa Rica flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica (average of $153). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 DTW 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 January 15, 2026.
When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 January 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$252 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$449 | Average$789 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$489 | Average$885 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$534 | Average$820 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$596 | Average$638 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |