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$118+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San José (SJO)

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DTW — SJO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San José

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$488
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/275:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/311:32 amSJO - DTW
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/285:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/412:28 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop18h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$293
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/275:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/112:28 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/125:05 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2211:32 amSJO - ORD
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$332
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/43:45 pmORD - SJO
2 stops17h 55mAvianca
Sat 7/268:00 pmSJO - ORD
2 stops17h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/29:12 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/95:52 amSJO - MDW
2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/159:32 amSBN - SJO
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:07 pmSJO - SBN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$378
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/173:07 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 28mCopa Airlines
Sun 7/202:29 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/206:40 amGRR - SJO
1 stop30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/216:05 pmSJO - GRR
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:32 amGRR - SJO
1 stop18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/311:59 pmSJO - GRR
1 stop11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/51:50 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:00 amMDW - SJO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Mon 9/81:18 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/28$446

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San José that are best for you.

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Michigan

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/27

5:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

11:32 am-10:52 am

1 stop21h 20m

$287

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

5:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

12:28 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 47m

$293

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

5:05 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

12:28 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$331

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:05 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

11:32 am-12:20 am

1 stop11h 48m

$332

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

3:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

8:00 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$340

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/2

9:12 pm-10:27 am

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

5:52 am-8:17 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$369

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 5/15

9:32 am-10:27 am

1 stop26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

6:07 pm-8:47 am

2 stops36h 40m

$378

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/17

3:07 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

2:29 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 51m

$393

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 6/20

6:40 am-11:17 am

1 stop30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/21

6:05 pm-8:57 am

2 stops36h 52m

$397

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 5/26

5:32 am-10:17 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/3

11:59 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$442

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Michigan to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 MI to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to San José, San José Province as you normally would.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Michigan to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Michigan?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Michigan.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Michigan to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Southwest, with prices starting from $174 and $205, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to San José, San José Province?

    The most popular route from Michigan to San José, San José Province is Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Chicago Midway - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Michigan to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Michigan to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Michigan to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Michigan to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Michigan to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Michigan to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Michigan to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$275Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$432Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$475Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$527Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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