In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

The most popular airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province are American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 September 16, 2025.

Mon 9/297:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops17h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$254

Mon 9/297:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$256

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$267

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops17h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$275

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$281

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/612:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops27h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$283

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$284

Wed 11/54:09 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops20h 18mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/127:30 amSJO - DTW

1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$285

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Sun 3/89:26 amDTW - SJO

2 stops24h 54mCopa Airlines

Sat 3/144:09 amSJO - DTW

2 stops14h 11mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$512

Tue 1/139:00 amDTW - SJO

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Tue 1/206:08 pmSJO - DTW

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$512

Sat 12/69:15 amDTW - SJO

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$512

Wed 2/189:10 amDTW - SJO

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$512

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$512

Thu 3/129:26 amDTW - SJO

2 stops14h 27mCopa Airlines

Tue 3/246:08 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops13h 58mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$512

Tue 1/611:05 amDTW - SJO

2 stops21h 01mCopa Airlines

Tue 1/136:08 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops25h 18mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$512

Tue 2/311:05 amDTW - SJO

2 stops11h 47mCopa Airlines

Tue 2/104:09 amSJO - DTW

2 stops15h 17mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$512

Thu 1/229:00 amDTW - SJO

2 stops23h 06mCopa Airlines

Mon 1/265:56 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops15h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$512

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2 stops22h 16mCopa Airlines

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2 stops25h 26mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$512

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Mon 9/297:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops17h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$254

Mon 9/297:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$256

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

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Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$267

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops17h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$275

Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/612:35 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops27h 15mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$283

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$279

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$281

Tue 9/308:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops16h 24mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$284

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Sat 9/277:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$131

Sun 9/281:36 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$138

Sun 9/286:41 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

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$144

Wed 10/156:29 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops18h 12mSpirit Airlines

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$159

Tue 12/24:24 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops20h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$213

Sat 12/138:17 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops37h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 9/14

$232

Fri 12/123:15 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$235

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Sun 3/8

9:26 am-8:20 am

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Sat 3/14

4:09 am-8:20 pm

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Tue 1/13

9:00 am-7:06 am

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6:08 pm-10:06 am

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9:15 am-7:10 am

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6:08 pm-8:26 pm

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9:10 am-9:52 pm

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4:09 am-8:17 pm

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$512

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DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

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7:44 pm-7:06 am

2 stops12h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

6:08 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

9:26 am-9:53 pm

2 stops14h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

6:08 pm-10:06 am

2 stops13h 58m

$512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/6

11:05 am-7:06 am

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

6:08 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

11:05 am-9:52 pm

2 stops11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

4:09 am-8:26 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-7:06 am

2 stops23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

5:56 pm-10:06 am

2 stops15h 10m

$512

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

11:05 am-8:21 am

2 stops22h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

5:51 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$512

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province 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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 DTW to SJO?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,019 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?
Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province will take you 24h 54m. There are 2226 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San José, San José Province.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$285	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$573	Average$744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$597	Average$788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$618	Average$832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$713	Average$957	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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