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$248+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO)

DTT — SJO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San José

Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Fri 12/1112:50 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/5$639
Thu 11/266:20 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Mon 12/79:20 am -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 11/9$640
Sat 11/286:20 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 12/169:20 am -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 11/9$650
Sat 11/286:20 pm -
2 stops30h 30m
Mon 12/149:20 am -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 11/9$653
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Wed 12/1612:50 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/5$656
Sun 12/68:01 pm -
2 stops30h 24m
Sat 12/129:30 am -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 11/5$666
Tue 12/16:00 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Thu 12/1712:50 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Deal found 11/8$673
Mon 12/76:06 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Tue 12/1512:50 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/8$674
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Fri 12/1112:50 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/5$678
Tue 12/86:06 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Tue 12/1512:50 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 11/8$681

Find flight deals from Detroit to San José

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$520
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$248
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$935
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/16

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/3

6:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/30

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/16

6:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/1

6:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops13h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$431

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/15

6:59 pm-8:50 am

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$452

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/27

1:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$473

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/28

6:41 am-11:59 pm

3 stops42h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$484

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/17

6:36 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$505

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/18

5:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/23

12:50 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$531

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San José

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-San José flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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-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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of $541). Flying from Detroit to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to San José flights typically cost between $617 and $1,005 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $520 on JetBlue (Jan 18-Jan 25).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San José?

The best time to book flights from Detroit to San José is 25 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San José, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San José?

    A quick flight from Detroit to San José can take about 9h 15m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $531. Airlines will cover a distance of 2226 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to San José is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Southwest, starting at $362 and $492 round-trip. Air Canada is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $199. Users have also found prices from $215 and $292 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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 to San José?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of $541). Flying from Detroit to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$273Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
JetBlueCheapest$362Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$492Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$720Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$745Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$825Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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