San José

$98+ Cheap flights from Michigan to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
May 2 — May 91
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to San José

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 2, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:30 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Thu 6/259:35 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 4/187:30 am
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/135:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
2 stops20h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 4/137:20 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$342
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:15 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$343
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/107:20 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop31h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$349
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/145:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2411:59 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$351
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:15 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/2612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$351
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/2612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 6/412:44 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/145:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
DTW
3 stops29h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$358

Find flight deals from Michigan to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to San José flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Expedia)

One-way from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476
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 Michigan to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Michigan to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 6/5

12:43 pm-8:19 am

1 stop21h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

9:35 am-11:49 am

1 stop24h 14m

$391

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 6/1

5:34 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops21h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$398

Grand RapidsSan José

GRR - SJO

GRRSJO

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 6/18

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

1:59 pm-9:18 am

2 stops17h 19m

$433

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

1:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

4:18 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$453

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

2:53 am-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

4:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$453

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

1:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

4:18 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$454

Bay CitySan José

MBS - SJO

MBSSJO

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 5/12

8:10 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops49h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-1:31 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$460

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

6:10 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

1:00 pm-9:03 am

1 stop18h 03m

$464

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

3:21 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

10:05 am-4:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

$470

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

3:21 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

10:03 am-4:00 am

1 stop16h 57m

$470

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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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José (average of $154). Flying from Michigan to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Michigan to San José?

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.

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

    Frontier, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Michigan to San José in just under 21h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 52m. The distance from Michigan to San José is about 2272 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Michigan to San José are Spirit Airlines ($126), JetBlue ($166), and American Airlines ($185).

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

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José (average of $154). Flying from Michigan to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$259Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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