$162+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
May 17 — May 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1612:35 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Mon 7/209:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13![Frontier logo]()
$384
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/3112:44 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/98:25 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/136:05 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/106:00 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$400
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/69:16 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops28h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$402
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/78:12 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops17h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$403
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/245:42 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/311:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/98:25 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/291:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$409
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 8/2012:35 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:35 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops37h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/105:42 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$414
Best flights from Detroit to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/78:12 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sun 5/108:12 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops17h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/181:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops16h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$475
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/167:00 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/269:00 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/15![Southwest logo]()
$537
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sun 7/198:50 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops24h 36m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/284:08 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops27h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Copa Airlines logo]()
$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 7/286:20 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Wed 8/51:16 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop9h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/13![Delta logo]()
$798
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/712:55 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:00 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$495
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/76:30 am
DTW
- SJO
3 stops31h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
2 stops16h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$496
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 7/286:25 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/57:07 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$552
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:35 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/59:00 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/14![Southwest logo]()
$620
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/256:55 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops14h 45m
Southwest
Thu 7/28:45 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12![Southwest logo]()
$695
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 8/126:30 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Wed 8/191:21 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/12![Delta logo]()
$798
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:40 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/78:45 am
SJO
- DTW
2 stops12h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/15![Southwest logo]()
$725
Last-minute flights from Detroit to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San José. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to San José. Data last updated April 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/69:16 am
DTW
- SJO
2 stops28h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/151:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$402
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/78:12 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops17h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/141:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/98:25 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/98:25 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/291:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/106:00 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$400
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/105:42 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/106:00 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/291:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/116:00 am
DTW
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/289:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/136:05 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$395
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/245:42 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop20h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/311:00 pm
SJO
- DTW
1 stop18h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$406
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/3112:44 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:35 am
SJO
- DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14![Frontier logo]()
$391
One-way flights from Detroit to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Detroit to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Detroit to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/281:58 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 6/2012:30 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/309:18 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops16h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 4/2912:33 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sat 6/2712:30 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/12![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/62:40 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$199
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:15 pm
DTW
- SJO
1 stop29h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/16![Air Canada logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/255:25 pm
DTW
- SJO
2 stops20h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$208
Find flight deals from Detroit to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $384 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $162 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $548 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 5/7
8:12 pm-3:18 pm
1 stop21h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/14
1:00 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop8h 53m
$471
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 5/10
8:12 pm-11:45 am
2 stops17h 33m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/18
1:00 pm-7:52 am
2 stops16h 52m
$475
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 5/7
12:55 pm-11:45 am
2 stops24h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/12
7:00 am-11:59 am
1 stop26h 59m
$495
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 5/7
6:30 am-11:45 am
3 stops31h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/14
1:00 pm-7:52 am
2 stops16h 52m
$496
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 8/16
7:00 am-6:40 pm
2 stops13h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/26
9:00 am-9:30 pm
2 stops10h 30m
$537
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 7/28
6:25 am-3:11 pm
1 stop10h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/5
7:07 am-10:50 pm
1 stop13h 43m
$552
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 7/28
5:35 am-12:45 pm
2 stops9h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/5
9:00 am-9:30 pm
2 stops10h 30m
$620
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 6/25
6:55 am-7:40 pm
2 stops14h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/2
8:45 am-12:05 am
2 stops13h 20m
$695
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 7/3
8:40 am-7:40 pm
2 stops13h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/7
8:45 am-10:50 pm
2 stops12h 05m
$725
DetroitSan José
DTW - SJO
DTWSJO
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 7/19
8:50 am-7:26 am
2 stops24h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/28
4:08 am-9:57 am
2 stops27h 49m
$781
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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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San José. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Detroit to San José is 18 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San José?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San José (average of $105). Flying from Detroit to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $398.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 48m.
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 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to San José, such as Delta,American Airlines, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to San José
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$253 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$596 | Average$694 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$616 | Average$823 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$665 | Average$943 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$690 | Average$848 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |