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

Currently priced at $258, 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 $529 and $596, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 50% 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 $116. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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?

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

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José flights typically cost between $450 and $1,093 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $287 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 22-Jan 29).

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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 December 9, 2025.

Tue 12/92:25 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/155:10 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$402

Mon 12/87:40 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/155:10 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$407

Tue 12/166:00 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/231:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$432

Sat 12/206:00 amDTW - SJO

1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/71:31 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops22h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$446

Wed 12/317:22 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/91:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$459

Tue 12/162:50 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/231:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$463

Mon 12/157:42 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop17h 00mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/2612:39 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop7h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$474

Thu 12/183:39 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops21h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$479

Tue 12/92:25 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/164:15 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$490

Best flights from Detroit to San José
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 December 9, 2025.

Wed 2/185:45 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines

Wed 2/251:31 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$313

Wed 2/182:35 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/2512:35 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$314

Mon 1/125:05 amDTW - SJO

1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/251:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$318

Wed 1/219:10 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops40h 12mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/261:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$332

Mon 2/235:45 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines

Sun 3/11:31 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop18h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$336

Wed 1/215:15 amDTW - SJO

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/265:00 amSJO - DTW

2 stops16h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$370

Wed 2/255:15 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines

Wed 3/41:31 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$358

Thu 2/2610:10 amDTW - SJO

3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/27:22 amSJO - DTW

2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$383

Mon 3/25:45 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines

Wed 3/1111:35 amSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$379

Sat 1/245:15 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops20h 07mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/21:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$386

Tue 3/105:15 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/127:45 amSJO - DTW

1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$449

Mon 1/192:06 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops22h 31mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/241:30 pmSJO - DTW

2 stops17h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$433

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Mon 1/57:22 pmDTW - SJO

1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/161:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$315

Wed 1/77:45 amDTW - SJO

1 stop29h 37mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/141:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$300

Wed 1/76:00 amDTW - SJO

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/161:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$310

Mon 1/125:05 amDTW - SJO

1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:00 amSJO - DTW

2 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$303

Sun 1/185:30 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/231:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$308

Mon 1/195:30 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/261:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$293

Thu 1/2210:54 amDTW - SJO

1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/295:00 amSJO - DTW

2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$287

Thu 1/225:15 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/311:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$297

Sat 1/246:45 amDTW - SJO

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/21:30 pmSJO - DTW

1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$296

One-way flights from Detroit to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Tue 1/66:00 amDTW - SJO

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$123

Mon 1/2612:11 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$130

Thu 1/2910:54 amDTW - SJO

1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$132

Thu 1/292:36 pmDTW - SJO

2 stops22h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$150

Sun 3/15:45 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$159

Mon 1/265:30 amDTW - SJO

1 stop7h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$165

Tue 1/68:16 amDTW - SJO

2 stops28h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$169

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Round-trip from	$287 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$123 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$780

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DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

1:31 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$313

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

$314

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

5:05 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

1:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$318

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

9:10 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops40h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$332

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:31 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 44m

$336

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

5:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:31 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$358

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

5:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

5:00 am-10:12 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$370

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

11:35 am-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$379

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

10:10 am-11:40 am

3 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

7:22 am-9:05 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$383

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:15 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops20h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$386

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of $159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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, 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 32% versus a flight in the morning.

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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

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,089 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,168 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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 7h 37m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San José is about 2226 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José round-trip?
Currently priced at $258, 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 $529 and $596, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 50% 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 $116. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José (average of $159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$529	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$596	Average$778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$621	Average$854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$700	Average$884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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