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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$237
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$370
San José
San José1 stop$237
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$370

Book Cheap Detroit to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Costa Rica 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Costa Rica

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:10 am - 12:25 pmDTW-SJO
7h 15m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:54 pmSJO-DTW
9h 24m1 stop
$237Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:05 pm - 12:25 pmDTW-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:54 pmSJO-DTW
9h 24m1 stop
$250Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:39 pm - 12:25 pmDTW-SJO
15h 46m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 11:54 pmSJO-DTW
9h 24m1 stop
$264Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 12:25 pmDTW-SJO
19h 18m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 9:58 amSJO-DTW
19h 28m2 stops
$271Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 3:20 pmDTW-SJO
10h 10m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:58 amSJO-DTW
19h 28m2 stops
$281Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 3:20 pmDTW-SJO
10h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:54 pmSJO-DTW
9h 24m1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 1:45 pmDTW-LIR
21h 30m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 5:35 pmLIR-DTW
24h 50m1 stop
$370Air Canada
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
JetBlue Logo
6:05 am - 1:46 pmDTW-LIR
8h 41m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 10:52 amLIR-DTW
18h 57m2 stops
$379JetBlue
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 2:45 pmDTW-LIR
21h 30m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 5:35 pmLIR-DTW
24h 50m1 stop
$382Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 20
JetBlue Logo
2:31 pm - 1:46 pmDTW-LIR
24h 15m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 10:50 amLIR-DTW
18h 55m2 stops
$388JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Costa Rica flights

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

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at $439 round-trip. The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Liberia (LIR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $439.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $779 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica is September, when tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $879 and $704 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Costa Rica, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Costa Rica back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Does DTW have pet relief amenities?

    Yes. DTW offers multiple pet relief facilities that passengers flying through the airport with their four-legged friends can utilize. You can use the outdoor relief area located at the Internationals Arrival area in McNamara Terminal. Alternatively, you can use the grassy relief zone situated at the Departures level at Evans Terminal. These pet relief amenities are equipped with sinks, disposable waste bags and fire hydrants.

  • Are there rest zones at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)?

    There are multiple relaxation and rest areas at DTW that passengers flying through the airport can use when in need. In the event of harsh weather and getting stranded at the airport, you can use the exceptional cots. If you are at the airport and need to get to these locations, you can contact the airport staff to help you out.

  • Can I sleep at SJO?

    There isn't much sitting because the terminal is so small, although there are a few spaces with some couches. You can also sleep on the floor because the airport is clean. Consider bringing an additional layer of clothing or travel comforter as well as earbuds or noise-canceling headsets if you plan to spend the night at this airport because the cold air conditioning and a loud public address system were mentioned as sleep disruptors. Hotels close to the airport are available for uninterrupted slumber.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at SJO?

    Car rental agencies like Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise and National are located at the airport's main terminal, just past Customs, for the convenience of travelers who need to rent a car or have a prearranged rental. Staff from the company will accompany the renter to the rental vehicle court, which is close to the terminal when the reservation or rental has been made.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Costa Rica?

    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 Detroit to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit to Costa Rica 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 Detroit to Costa Rica?

    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 from Detroit to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Detroit to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $455 on average. Morning departures are around 20% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $673.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • If you are flying from Detroit to Costa Rica, ensure that you arrive at DTW at least 2 hours before your flight scheduled departure time. This way, you will have enough time to go through all the checkpoints, get your ticket stamped and boarding pass and arrive at your gate on time. Additionally, you will have ample time to park.
  • Do you want to grab something to eat while at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)? The airport features multiple food courts, mostly operating 24 hours. These eateries, such as Cafe Lavazza, located on the Landside in the Lobby Mezzanine, offer great beverages. You can also find other places in the Airside.
  • Upon your arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and need to have a massage to stretch and relax your muscles after the long flight, you can utilize the massage services found on the Airside. Moreover, you can get pedicures, facials and manicures.
  • Those who are flying through Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) with kids can take advantage of the kids’ play area available at the airport if you want them to burn off some energy before boarding their flights. The playgrounds are located at Mcnamara and Evans Terminal. They are colorful and interactive.
  • If you fly from Detroit to Costa Rica, you will only have connecting flight options. You can either decide to book flights with short layovers or multiple layovers. Fly with Spirit Airlines, which offers one-stop flight services with stops at Fort Lauderdale Airport if you are in a hurry.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Costa Rica? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Oct 2025SAT - STL
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

Very sad about what Spirit has become, because the flights I had with them were delayed between an hour and a half and two, terrible service

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Absolutely horrible. Usually pay $40-$50 to check luggage in. I tried to check my suitcase in and the price is raised to $70. That's ridiculously greedy c'mon. I had to leave my suitcase with all my clothes and hygiene products and repurchase once i landed in Atlanta. You guys make it really stressful to travel. Don't even want to travel anymore.

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

Terrible seat, no in flight entertainment. No complimentary food or drinks. Seats really hurt my back after flying spirit for the day.

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The delays and the lack of communication and organization within the airport itself for Staffing this flight and coordinating the paper log necessary to depart was ridiculous and deplorable

It was a no show, so we got put in hotels for a nite. The A320 plane was very modern and flite and crew (if a pilot shows up were fine). Price was very good.

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