Cheap flights from Detroit (DTW) to San José (SJO)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Detroit (DTW) to San José (SJO)

All the information you need to plan the best DTW to SJO flight in 2022: compare Detroit to San José flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San José.
DTW - SJO
Price
$310 - $763
SJO
Temperature
64.4 - 69.8 °F
SJO
Rainfall
0 - 11.8 inches

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise

Cheapest in

September

Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$310

From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

One-way from

$227

One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Find a great deal and save up to 17% by booking at least 48 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $435.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $244.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province (DTW - SJO)?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap flights from Detroit to San José in May, June 2022

The best prices found for DTW to SJO flights for May, June
13 Jun - 21 Jun
$342pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21 Jun - 18 Oct
$357pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21 Jun - 26 Oct
$359pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to San José from Detroit found for this year
25 Aug - 29 Aug
$316pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9 Sep - 26 Sep
$324pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4 Sep - 13 Sep
$335pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Last minute flights from Detroit to San José

Late deals on round-trip flights to San José from Detroit, departing today and this week
21 May - 28 May
$443pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21 May - 13 Jun
$450pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
JetBlue
 
1 STOP
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21 May - 13 Jun
$453pp
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SJO
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Spirit Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

One-way flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to San José
2:00 am - 3:41 am
Copa Airlines
2 Stops
27h 41m
DTW - SJO
Copa Airlines
$227
KAYAK
3:21 pm - 8:47 am
Frontier
2 Stops
19h 26m
DTW - SJO
Frontier
$244
Kiwi.com
7:44 am - 4:45 pm
JetBlue
1 Stop
11h 01m
DTW - SJO
JetBlue
$246

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Flight FAQs

From Detroit to San José

Which airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $317, but on average you can expect to pay $348.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for under $500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $356, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province.. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $202. Copa Airlines flights start at $214 while deals on JetBlue start at $216 one-way.

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, Air Canada and Aeromexico. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $464, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $261. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $336.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to San José from Detroit?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Most visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County can enter San José Juan Santamaria Intl without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are not required to quarantine after entering San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

Do I need a test to fly back to Detroit from San José?

Returning to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from San José Juan Santamaria Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San José Juan Santamaria Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San José Juan Santamaria Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Destination information for San José

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Detroit to San José.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = ₡655.63
Average temperature for May in San José
84.2 °F
Avg rainfall for May in San José
6.7 ″

Airports servicing Detroit

Detroit (DTW)

Airports servicing San José

San José (SJO)

Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to San José choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Spirit Airlines 		$198 $351 No cancel fee 65%
American Airlines 		$297 $618 No cancel fee 71%
United Airlines 		$324 $546 No cancel fee 69%
JetBlue 		$360 $611 No cancel fee 62%
Delta 		$419 $821 No cancel fee N/A
Copa Airlines 		$471 $576 No cancel fee 70%

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