San José

$121+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San José (SJO)

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DTW — SJO
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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 janvier 21, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
ven. 2/271:31 pm
SJO
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DTW
1 stop18h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/176:02 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops22h 18m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 2/288:07 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 2/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/75:14 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops20h 08m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 2/131:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$316
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/85:30 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
Spirit Airlines
sam. 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/85:30 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
Spirit Airlines
ven. 2/131:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops33h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/710:08 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 14m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 2/171:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/22:35 pm
DTW
-
SJO
3 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 3/911:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 2/710:08 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 14m
Spirit Airlines
sam. 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$329

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 janvier 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$121
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$596
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 janvier 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 2/17

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 2/27

1:31 pm-9:50 am

2 stops19h 19m

$309

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dim. 2/15

8:45 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/16

12:24 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 59m

$339

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 2/17

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 2/27

12:35 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$344

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sam. 3/21

6:50 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 3/26

12:24 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$393

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 2/18

10:16 am-11:40 pm

3 stops14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 2/19

7:45 am-7:52 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$399

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/21

6:05 am-3:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 5/2

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$402

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jeu. 2/5

2:47 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop25h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 2/12

7:45 am-9:11 am

1 stop24h 26m

$402

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 2/2

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 5/1

12:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$446

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

ven. 1/30

10:08 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 2/6

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$455

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mer. 3/11

6:36 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 3/21

12:24 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$477

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 16, 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 $153). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

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 janvier 21, 2026.
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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

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 16h 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 $247, 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 American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $596 and $596, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $153). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 janvier 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$596Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$621Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$630Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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