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$173+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Detroit

Cheapest flights from San José to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/25:09 am
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/112:15 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$336
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 4/3012:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/45:00 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$342
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/26:36 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop18h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$348
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/2412:24 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/155:00 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$360
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/77:30 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops25h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/215:00 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$364
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:24 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop18h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/215:00 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/115:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/165:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/31:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$370

Find flight deals from San José to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$334
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$395
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One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San José

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

12:24 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

$349

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

12:24 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

5:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

$365

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

$369

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

6:50 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 29m

$379

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

1:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

12:22 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops13h 18m

$389

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35 pm-7:41 am

2 stops18h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

$392

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/3

5:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

$407

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

5:45 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 37m

$415

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

12:24 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:50 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 29m

$419

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:17 pm-11:25 pm

3 stops30h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

2:06 pm-11:40 am

3 stops22h 34m

$427

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 San José-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $217). Flying from San José 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.

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 January 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,353 reviews

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,353 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,353 reviews

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

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 San José to Detroit. 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 San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $349, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from San José in 18h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2226 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $286. You may be able to fly from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $217). Flying from San José 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 San José to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$286Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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