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$138+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Detroit (DTT)

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTT
nov. 13 — nov. 201
jue. 11/13
jue. 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/71:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/157:09 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
mar. 11/181:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/86:00 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/112:35 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/168:05 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$284
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2812:35 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/96:00 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/21:30 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops21h 33mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/98:05 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2112:35 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/247:06 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$311
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/112:35 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/157:09 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$325

Cheap 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 (DTT). 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 octubre 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$138
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$427
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 octubre 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Detroit that are best for you.

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/18

1:30 pm-9:58 am

2 stops19h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/8

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$286

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/2

1:30 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops21h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/9

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$308

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/1

12:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/15

7:09 pm-11:39 am

1 stop17h 30m

$325

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/18

7:22 am-12:03 pm

3 stops27h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 12/8

2:50 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$326

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/1

12:35 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops25h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 11/16

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$332

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/21

12:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/24

6:29 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 01m

$336

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/21

12:35 pm-3:14 pm

3 stops24h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/25

9:05 pm-11:30 am

2 stops16h 25m

$347

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/7

1:30 pm-7:43 am

2 stops17h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/15

7:09 pm-11:39 am

1 stop17h 30m

$388

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/28

12:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops17h 45m

$149

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/8

1:31 pm-8:07 am

2 stops17h 36m

$152

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Detroit?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Detroit (average of $217). Flying from San José to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 SJO to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 octubre 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from San José to Detroit by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Detroit?

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 octubre 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from San José to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews

Entertainment

5.0

Overall

6.3

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Oct 2025

MCO - PIT

Did not get anything for free no snacks or drinks

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?

    Spirit Airlines can get you from San José to Detroit in just under 19h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San José to Detroit is about 2226 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $286, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San José to Detroit and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Spirit Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Detroit (average of $217). Flying from San José to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 octubre 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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