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$173+ 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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2512:39 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/205:15 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$343
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2512:39 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/155:15 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1812:39 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:27 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/191:31 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:49 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$380
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2912:39 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/115:30 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/11$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/174:30 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:49 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$400
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:22 amSJO - DTW
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:13 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$405

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 (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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$173
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$425
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Detroit that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

2:58 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$226

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

2:58 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/16

5:50 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$238

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$282

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

2:58 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$309

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$323

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/8

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

6:36 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$342

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

12:39 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$343

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

12:39 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

5:15 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 22m

$347

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

1:31 pm-8:07 am

2 stops17h 36m

$173

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

10:36 am-8:09 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$180

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 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 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 December 12, 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.

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 December 12, 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
8,180 reviews

Food

5.1

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.1

Entertainment

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,180 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,180 reviews

Food

5.1

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.1

Entertainment

5.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Nov 2025

MCO - BWI

Sitting in exit seats without an upgrade should be allowed if nobody sitting in them what’s the big deal?

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 35m. 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 35% 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 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$286Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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