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$123+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/115:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
vie. 11/141:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$258
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mar. 11/185:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/2411:24 amSJO - ORD
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/115:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/151:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$260
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/24:58 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/161:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
dom. 11/165:10 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/2211:24 amSJO - ORD
2 stops21h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$266
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 11/126:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/221:20 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
dom. 12/75:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/111:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/147:34 pmORD - SJO
3 stops40h 05mSpirit Airlines
mié. 11/191:30 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/284:58 pmORD - SJO
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/51:31 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$271
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/67:10 amORD - SJO
2 stops11h 45mAvianca
lun. 11/105:00 amSJO - ORD
2 stops13h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$272
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/810:52 amORD - SJO
2 stops24h 47mSpirit Airlines
mié. 11/1212:34 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
jue. 11/279:01 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop14h 18mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/51:31 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$274

Cheap 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$123
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$377
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 octubre 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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ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/3

7:35 am-12:21 am

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

7:22 am-9:23 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$271

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/12

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/22

1:20 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$277

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

vie. 11/14

7:11 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/20

1:20 pm-10:49 am

1 stop20h 29m

$280

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 11/27

9:01 pm-10:19 am

1 stop14h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/4

1:31 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 48m

$286

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

vie. 11/14

7:11 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/16

1:30 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$286

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 1/6

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/27

1:19 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 06m

$289

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/12

6:07 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/22

1:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$296

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/8

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/11

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$309

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/12

6:07 pm-11:27 am

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

1:16 am-10:02 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$317

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 1/12

5:01 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops20h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

1:16 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 44m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Michigan with our price prediction graph.
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José (average of $159). Flying from Michigan to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Michigan to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Michigan to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Michigan to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Michigan to San José flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from Michigan to San José in just under 9h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 50m. The distance from Michigan to San José is about 2206 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to San José (average of $159). Flying from Michigan to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$430Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$479Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$503Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$527Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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