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$192+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DTW
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 28, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/211:40 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/285:00 am
MDW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$406
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/145:45 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 12m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/183:20 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$410
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 10/291:30 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Wed 11/45:15 am
MDW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/181:40 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Fri 9/2510:05 am
MDW
-
SJO
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/51:15 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sat 9/196:45 am
MDW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$419
This Volaris 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:15 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/306:21 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 9/251:40 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/306:15 am
MDW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$422
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:55 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/252:13 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/26$423
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/265:53 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 53m
Copa Airlines
Tue 1/52:13 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop18h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/27$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/299:00 am
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Fri 10/169:40 am
MDW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/161:40 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Sun 9/207:35 am
MDW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$434
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/221:30 pm
SJO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sun 10/255:10 am
MDW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$438

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 July 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$406
(Southwest)

One-way from

$192
(Viva)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$676
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Michigan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Michigan that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

5:45 am-12:57 am

1 stop18h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

3:20 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 44m

$410

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/16

9:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$432

San JoséBay City

SJO - MBS

SJOMBS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

1:55 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops39h 39m

$439

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/22

11:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$453

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

10:03 am-1:02 am

1 stop13h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

8:01 am-7:10 am

1 stop24h 09m

$455

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

8:30 am-1:02 am

1 stop15h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

8:01 am-7:10 am

1 stop24h 09m

$455

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

2:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

5:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$469

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

4:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

2:53 am-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$486

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

4:08 am-1:02 am

1 stop19h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:01 am-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$489

San JoséDetroit

SJO - DTW

SJODTW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

9:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$490

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Michigan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Michigan 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 Michigan

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Michigan (average of $339). Flying from San José to Michigan in April is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
San José to Michigan flights typically cost between $303 and $343 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $458 on Southwest (Oct 7-Oct 20).

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 7h 40m. The distance between San José and Michigan is about 2206 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San José 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 to Michigan?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Michigan (average of $339). Flying from San José to Michigan in April is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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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