$118+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO)
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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/245:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/118:17 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$349
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/245:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/215:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Thu 5/2810:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9![Frontier logo]()
$353
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 8/235:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Mon 8/3110:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8![Frontier logo]()
$358
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/3110:00 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops25h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9![Frontier logo]()
$368
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/235:48 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop16h 57m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop28h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$373
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1212:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/235:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/2511:38 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops35h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/78:08 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$388
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/96:10 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/1112:31 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$392
Best flights from Detroit to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/244:17 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/3012:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$465
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/247:00 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Fri 5/19:00 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops23h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6![Southwest logo]()
$565
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 3/255:34 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/612:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop19h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$565
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 6/38:50 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops24h 22m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/1012:08 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops19h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$761
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/158:40 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/209:00 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8![Southwest logo]()
$565
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/246:05 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops31h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/112:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops18h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$592
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 4/206:10 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:40 pm
SJO
- DTW
3 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$592
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 6/78:50 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops25h 31m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/175:57 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops13h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$761
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 3/295:34 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/612:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops44h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$718
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:00 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:45 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops12h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$730
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San José. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San José. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1212:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/235:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/2511:38 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops35h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/235:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/611:38 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops42h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/78:08 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops17h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/118:17 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop10h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/135:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$399
One-way flights from Detroit to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 3/225:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/235:45 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:07 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops20h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/245:34 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/185:05 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/214:17 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:09 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$168
Find flight deals from Detroit to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO). 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 March 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $333 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $118 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $759 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San José 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/24
4:17 pm-11:14 am
1 stop20h 57m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/30
12:19 pm-12:39 am
1 stop10h 20m
$465
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 4/24
7:00 am-7:00 pm
2 stops14h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/1
9:00 am-10:00 am
2 stops23h 00m
$565
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 3/25
5:34 pm-10:42 am
2 stops19h 08m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/6
12:19 pm-9:23 am
1 stop19h 04m
$565
Quickest round-trip
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 5/15
8:40 am-7:00 pm
2 stops12h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/20
9:00 am-9:35 pm
2 stops10h 35m
$565
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 3/24
6:05 am-11:14 am
2 stops31h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/1
12:19 pm-8:46 am
2 stops18h 27m
$592
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 4/20
6:10 am-11:33 am
1 stop7h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/27
12:40 pm-11:49 pm
3 stops33h 09m
$592
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 3/29
5:34 pm-11:14 am
2 stops19h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/6
12:19 pm-11:12 am
2 stops44h 53m
$718
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 4/30
9:00 am-6:50 pm
2 stops11h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/6
7:45 pm-10:24 am
2 stops12h 39m
$730
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 6/3
8:50 am-7:12 am
2 stops24h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/10
12:08 pm-9:52 am
2 stops19h 44m
$761
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 6/7
8:50 am-8:21 am
2 stops25h 31m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/17
5:57 pm-9:52 am
2 stops13h 55m
$761
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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 Detroit to San José in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San José 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 Detroit-San José 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 Detroit to San José
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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DTW-SJO
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Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San José
DTT-SJO
DTW-SJO
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San José. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Detroit to San José is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of $154). Flying from Detroit to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Detroit to San José?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $398.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 48m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San José, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2026
KOA - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$252 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$596 | Average$791 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$596 | Average$694 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$621 | Average$893 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$690 | Average$840 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |