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$162+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
Aug 12 — Aug 191
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$273
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$162
(SmartFares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$365
From Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:30 amSJO - DTW
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/129:30 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$237
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:19 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/96:11 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/6$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:30 amSJO - DTW
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/127:02 amDTW - SJO
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$280
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:19 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/47:35 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/4$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 9/1512:19 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/237:02 amDTW - SJO
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:30 amSJO - DTW
2 stops22h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/137:00 amDTW - SJO
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:30 amSJO - DTW
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/276:30 amDTW - SJO
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$290
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2912:18 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/137:35 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/6$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:01 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:06 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/4$724

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Detroit 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 August 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

7:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/12

9:30 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$237

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

12:19 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

6:11 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$273

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

7:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

7:02 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$280

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

12:19 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

7:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 52m

$283

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

12:19 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

7:02 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$284

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

7:30 am-8:14 am

2 stops22h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

6:30 am-3:17 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$290

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

12:18 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/13

7:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 52m

$293

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

11:37 am-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

7:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 52m

$294

LiberiaDetroit

LIR - DTW

LIRDTW

Liberia

Thu 10/2

2:01 pm-10:45 am

1 stop18h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

6:06 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 43m

$724

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

11:37 am-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Detroit

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 CR to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated August 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Copa Airlines from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $162. Users have also found prices from $259 and $390 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Detroit 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 Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Detroit. 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 August 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$245Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$597Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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