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$178+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
feb. 14 — feb. 211
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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 enero 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$178
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$368
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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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. 21% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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 enero 15, 2026.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/1212:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
mié. 2/255:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$272
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.
mar. 2/312:33 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 52m
Spirit Airlines
mié. 2/115:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$289
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.
mar. 2/1712:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop19h 22m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 2/255:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$290
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.
vie. 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 3/26:36 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop18h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$293
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.
mar. 2/1712:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop19h 22m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 2/235:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$299
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.
vie. 2/2012:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 2/255:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$302
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.
mié. 2/1812:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 2/245:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$303
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.
vie. 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/110:59 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops20h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$312
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/223:45 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop24h 50m
Air Canada
lun. 1/266:15 pm
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop21h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/13$333
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/129:00 am
LIR
-
DTW
2 stops18h 21m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 6/1910:45 am
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$610
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/712:35 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
dom. 6/215:55 am
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/14$627
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/3012:00 pm
LIR
-
DTW
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
sáb. 6/135:30 am
DTW
-
LIR
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/15$637

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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 enero 15, 2026.
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

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/1

10:59 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$312

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/3

6:36 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$314

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/18

12:35 pm-11:38 am

1 stop22h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 2/25

5:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$341

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-9:50 am

2 stops19h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 3/4

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$341

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/28

2:35 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$346

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

12:35 pm-7:41 am

2 stops18h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/2

10:05 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$348

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/16

12:24 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/31

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

$349

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/9

7:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/20

4:48 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$354

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 3/4

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$358

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/27

1:31 pm-9:50 am

2 stops19h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 3/5

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$359

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $217). Flying from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 enero 15, 2026.

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 enero 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit 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.

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

CUN - BWI

Spirit cancelled our return flight as we were boarding and offered no compensation for a hotel. The next rebooking option was Thursday when we were supposed to fly our Monday. Absolutely do not recommend. Avoid this airline at all costs

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

CUN - BWI

Spirit cancelled our return flight as we were boarding and offered no compensation for a hotel. The next rebooking option was Thursday when we were supposed to fly our Monday. Absolutely do not recommend. Avoid this airline at all costs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

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

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Southwest fly from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 9h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2226 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $167. Users have also found prices from $247 and $273 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $217). Flying from Costa Rica to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 airline flying from Costa Rica to Detroit

Discover the top airline 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 enero 15, 2026.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$286Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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