Michigan

$180+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Michigan

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
May 2 — May 91
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Michigan

Cheapest flights from San José to Michigan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Michigan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
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ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/2311:28 am
ORD
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SJO
2 stops25h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$316
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
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ORD
1 stop20h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/187:15 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
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ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/301:27 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
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ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/259:44 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops38h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$324
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/1411:38 am
SJO
-
ORD
2 stops20h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/246:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$325
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/219:35 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/245:30 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$328
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/74:18 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Volaris
Sun 5/101:49 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 10m
Volaris
Deal found 3/30$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/204:58 pm
ORD
-
SJO
3 stops19h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/205:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/712:19 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:15 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:13 am
SJO
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MBS
2 stops29h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
MBS
-
SJO
2 stops18h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:10 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$366

Find flight deals from San José to Michigan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San José to Michigan flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$314
(Frontier)

One-way from

$180
(Volaris)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$491
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Michigan
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Michigan
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséBay City

SJO - MBS

SJOMBS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

11:13 am-11:45 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 5/30

7:50 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$379

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/26

2:20 am-12:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

1:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

$432

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

6:21 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$437

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:00 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops21h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

12:55 pm-8:30 am

2 stops21h 35m

$442

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/1

9:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop24h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

12:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

$446

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

7:00 am-1:54 pm

2 stops28h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

6:20 am-8:19 am

2 stops27h 59m

$463

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

4:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

6:21 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$472

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

5:55 pm-4:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

3:21 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 43m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

4:10 am-4:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

3:21 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 51m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

6:17 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop18h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

3:20 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 44m

$473

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Michigan

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Michigan (average of $245). Flying from San José to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Michigan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Michigan. 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 Michigan. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Michigan, such as Spirit Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

4.9

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!

Overall

6.3

Food

5.0

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Entertainment

4.9

Boarding

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dezella,Mar 2026

LAS - LAX

Customer service: no smile, no pleasant tone when speaking, just dry!!!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Michigan. 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 from for flights from San José to Michigan?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Michigan. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Michigan?

    Departing from San José to Michigan will take you 21h 20m. The distance between San José and Michigan is about 2220 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Michigan one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $145 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $247 and United Airlines from $286 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José to Michigan?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Michigan 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 Michigan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Michigan (average of $245). Flying from San José to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Michigan

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to Michigan. 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$286Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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