Costa Rica

$164+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
May 30 — Jun 61
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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 April 30, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/62:40 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 39m
Frontier
Sun 6/149:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/232:40 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2712:55 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$384
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 5/2712:55 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops21h 24m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops13h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/232:40 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/27:07 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/232:40 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:07 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/241:59 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:00 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/62:40 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/149:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2712:55 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:07 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$417
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/32:55 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop22h 55m
Air Canada
Sat 7/111:00 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop27h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/30$506
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 10/276:15 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop20h 40m
Air Canada
Fri 10/301:55 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop25h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/30$538
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 11/76:15 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop20h 40m
Air Canada
Sat 11/142:55 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop25h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/29$558

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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(Frontier)

One-way from

$164
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$548

Good round-trip deal

$1,227 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Costa Rica flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Costa Rica flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 April 30, 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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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/7

6:50 am-11:45 am

2 stops30h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

7:07 am-6:09 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$506

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$516

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

6:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

12:28 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$547

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

8:45 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$575

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

12:49 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

5:48 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops25h 07m

$608

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

6:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/15

9:30 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$650

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/14

5:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

Liberia

Sun 6/21

12:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 30m

$709

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

5:00 am-11:45 am

3 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

1:00 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops32h 37m

$784

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

11:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

10:03 am-10:09 am

2 stops22h 06m

$807

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

5:35 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/14

1:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops18h 20m

$856

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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% 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica (average of $57). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 April 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $922, Southwest can have you in Costa Rica from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 8h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2188 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $131 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $166 and American Airlines from $245 one-way.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica (average of $57). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$244Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$614Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$648Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$650Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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