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$118+ Cheap flights from Michigan 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 11/14:40 pm
MBS
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 11/72:20 pm
SJO
-
MBS
2 stops21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$319
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/285:48 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:00 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 11/14:40 pm
MBS
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 11/311:28 pm
SJO
-
MBS
2 stops20h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$329
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/245:48 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:00 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$333
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop16h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/114:06 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/118:17 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/245:48 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:00 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$351
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:19 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/84:18 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$351
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/95:15 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$356
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/185:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/2511:38 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops22h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/4$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/118:10 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/257:30 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/112:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop31h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$363

Find flight deals from Michigan to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Expedia)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

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 Michigan to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Michigan to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($67 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 March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Michigan to Costa Rica.

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

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

5:45 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

11:38 am-12:08 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$358

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 4/30

6:04 am-7:07 pm

2 stops15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-12:17 am

2 stops15h 47m

$385

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/23

5:20 am-3:17 pm

1 stop11h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/31

12:19 pm-11:12 am

3 stops20h 53m

$403

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

3:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

5:46 am-1:13 am

1 stop18h 27m

$450

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

3:21 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

6:19 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$450

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

3:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

6:19 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$450
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

7:36 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

1:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$458

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$459

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

5:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

9:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$464

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

3:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

5:46 am-1:13 am

1 stop18h 27m

$480

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Costa Rica (average of $154). Flying from Michigan 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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 March 9, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Michigan to Costa Rica can take about 7h 29m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $358. There are 2226 mi between Michigan and Costa Rica. 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 Michigan to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $116. American Airlines flights start at $185 while deals on Southwest start at $191 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Costa Rica (average of $154). Flying from Michigan 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 Michigan to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$252Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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