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$153+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San José

Cheapest flights from Detroit to San José
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 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/95:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$343
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/2812:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$355
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/145:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$358
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/95:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$361
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/296:05 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/49:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$363
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 8/1212:35 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Sun 8/169:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$364
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 5/2012:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$369
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/2112:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$370
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/306:10 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/712:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$372
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/75:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22$374
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/266:10 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/412:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$375
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 3/18$376

Find flight deals from Detroit to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$153
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$756
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

6:10 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

12:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$372

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

6:10 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

12:38 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$375

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

9:18 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

12:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$380

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

6:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$537

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

9:18 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-10:52 pm

2 stops13h 07m

$538

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/10

6:55 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

9:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$575

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$575

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

$578

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

6:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$645

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/23

7:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

8:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops13h 20m

$705

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San José

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.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José is 6 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of $154). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,538 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José will take you 13h 45m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San José is about 2226 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $251, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $596 and $616, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $130. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San José 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of $154). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to San José. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$616Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$665Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$690Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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