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Find cheap flights from San José to Detroit from $175

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Detroit departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Detroit (SJO-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:36 am - 10:48 pmSJO-DTW
11h 12m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:32 amDTW-SJO
7h 32m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, Jun 4
12:59 am - 12:23 pmSJO-DTW
9h 24m1 stop
9:33 pm - 12:45 pmDTW-SJO
17h 12m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 11
1:42 pm - 8:12 amSJO-DTW
16h 30m1 stop
5:10 am - 12:45 pmDTW-SJO
9h 35m1 stop
Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
5:53 am - 8:13 amSJO-DTW
24h 20m3 stops
5:30 am - 7:49 amDTW-SJO
28h 19m2 stops
Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
9:40 am - 9:58 amSJO-DTW
22h 18m1 stop
7:13 pm - 8:25 amDTW-SJO
15h 12m1 stop
$430Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 31
9:40 am - 12:50 pmSJO-DTW
25h 10m2 stops
7:13 pm - 8:25 amDTW-SJO
15h 12m1 stop
$463Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 31
2:31 pm - 10:08 amSJO-DTW
17h 37m2 stops
7:45 pm - 10:02 amDTW-SJO
16h 17m2 stops
$507Copa Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 14
4:15 am - 8:18 pmSJO-DTW
14h 03m2 stops
6:00 am - 7:49 amDTW-SJO
27h 49m2 stops
$742Copa Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
2:25 pm - 9:30 amSJO-DTW
17h 05m1 stop
6:40 am - 2:26 pmDTW-SJO
8h 46m1 stop
$1,001American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Dec 13
7:01 am - 10:02 pmSJO-DTW
13h 01m2 stops
10:28 am - 7:28 pmDTW-SJO
10h 00m2 stops
$1,006American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Fri, Dec 13

Flights from San José to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is April, where tickets cost $313 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $508 and $488 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Detroit from San José were found on Spirit Airlines ($207) and United Airlines ($530), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($175) and Frontier ($430).

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$175
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $207 for a one-way ticket and $175 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Detroit?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Detroit from San José.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Detroit?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Detroit?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Detroit, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Detroit, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Detroit are American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $736 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from San José to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14713 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
6.6Food
7.6Boarding
8.0Crew
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Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

10.0 ExcellentMitchell, May 2024CMH - PHL
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Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

They ocer booked the connecting flight. My bags took a long time to come out, nevertheless I got to the gate in time to board, but they have given my seat to another passenger. They were aware I was connecting from another flight that was a little late, but they did not care. The customer representatives were rude. A horrible experience.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Bag self drop off was terrible! No staff there to help. Almost missed my flight. Would never check a bag in with Spirit again.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Bad weather is one thing but repeatedly changing gates AND terminals after several hours of delays was horrible. Additionally after the long delays, gate agents were delaying us evening further by being overly picky with personal item bag sizes. Get a grip.

They kept us on the plane over 90 minutes after landing.

Terrible, long layover was a extra expense as l had to book another airline rather than wait for the already paid for spirit flight. This time around spirit let me down😔😔😔

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/16Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 45mSJO-DTW
$207
6/15Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 59mSJO-DTW
$238
9/15Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 35mSJO-DTW
$240
9/12Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
18h 35mSJO-DTW
$274
9/15Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
29h 07mSJO-DTW
$302
9/12Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 33mSJO-DTW
$530
6/16Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 38mSJO-DTW
$645
9/15Sun
3 stops
16h 23mSJO-DTW
$1,065
9/14Sat
2 stopsAvianca
14h 49mSJO-DTW
$2,267

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Last minute flights from San José to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 22mSJO-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 17mDTW-SJO
$318
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 53mSJO-DTW
5/17Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 29mDTW-SJO
$335
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 53mSJO-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 46mDTW-SJO
$336
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 32mSJO-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 11mDTW-SJO
$357
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 15mSJO-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 46mDTW-SJO
$475
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 41mSJO-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 17mDTW-SJO
$484
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 18mSJO-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 49mDTW-SJO
$487
5/8Wed
multi-stop
31h 55mSJO-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stop
17h 17mDTW-SJO
$506
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 13mSJO-DTW
5/17Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
24h 50mDTW-SJO
$639
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 58mSJO-DTW
5/16Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 27mDTW-SJO
$845

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San José - Detroit Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - San José

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