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$129+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$422
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Michigan
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:00 amSJO - DTW
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/274:05 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop27h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:19 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/97:58 amDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/257:30 amSJO - DTW
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/306:15 amDTW - SJO
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$261
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1911:27 amSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/268:12 pmORD - SJO
2 stops15h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/187:30 amSJO - ORD
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:56 amORD - SJO
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/2211:27 amSJO - MDW
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:24 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$369
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:47 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
Sat 8/236:10 amMDW - SJO
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:40 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/306:25 amMDW - SJO
1 stop13h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:00 amSJO - FNT
2 stops15h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/110:53 amFNT - SJO
2 stops27h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 11/1712:35 pmSJO - FNT
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/12:15 pmFNT - SJO
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$605
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/221:30 pmSJO - TVC
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2212:00 pmTVC - SJO
2 stops35h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/2612:44 pmSJO - CMX
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:40 amCMX - SJO
2 stops12h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$777

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Michigan 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Michigan that are best for you.

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San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop14h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/27

4:05 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop27h 47m

$230

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

12:19 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/9

7:58 am-12:21 am

1 stop17h 23m

$236

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

7:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

6:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$261

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

11:27 am-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:12 pm-10:32 am

2 stops15h 20m

$287

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-7:07 pm

3 stops34h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

6:56 am-3:13 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$289

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

11:27 am-9:54 am

1 stop21h 27m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/25

4:24 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 08m

$369

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

1:47 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/23

6:10 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$372

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

1:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/30

6:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$384

San JoséFlint

SJO - FNT

SJOFNT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-11:09 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Flint Bishop

Sat 11/1

10:53 am-12:09 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$455

San JoséTraverse City

SJO - TVC

SJOTVC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/22

1:30 pm-11:46 am

2 stops20h 16m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 12/22

12:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops35h 32m

$641

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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, San José Province to Michigan?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from San José, San José Province to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 MI?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Michigan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Michigan, 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 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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Michigan, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Michigan are Spirit Airlines ($129), American Airlines ($139), and Frontier ($180).

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

    When deciding which route to take from San José, San José Province to Michigan consider San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago Midway or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County as they are the most popular.

  • 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, San José Province to Michigan?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Michigan (average of $257). Flying from San José, San José Province to Michigan in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Michigan

Discover the top 4 airlines 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$245Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$433Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$447Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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