DTW - SJO

$195 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to San José - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to San José departing on 9/15. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$423
Typical prices: $271-$644
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Wed 9/30Wed 10/7
DTW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$195
Typical prices: $199-$277
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/15
DTW - SJO • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Montreal (YUL)
Cheapest • Avg $500 (round-trip)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Shortest trip • 7h 11m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to San José (DTW-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to San José

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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10:37 am - 12:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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8:55 am - 10:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 57m1 stop Tampa
$423Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10
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11:28 am - 7:55 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 27m1 stop Tampa
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8:55 am - 12:42 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
13h 47m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$483Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 9
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7:05 am - 7:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
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9:00 am - 11:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 55m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
$550Southwest
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13
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7:10 am - 7:40 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
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9:00 am - 10:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 30m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
$550Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:20 pm - 10:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:20 am - 5:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$552Air Canada
Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 16
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6:20 pm - 10:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:20 am - 5:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$552Air Canada
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 7
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6:00 am - 2:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:50 pm - 9:47 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$664JetBlue
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:38 am - 1:48 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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12:50 pm - 9:47 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 57m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$710JetBlue
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 14
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7:30 am - 8:39 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 pm - 11:44 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$834United Airlines
Sat, Jan 2 - Thu, Jan 14
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10:35 am - 10:32 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 pm - 11:44 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$860United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $623 and $1,080 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $423 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 30-Oct 7).

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

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 San José, 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 San José is October, where tickets cost $459 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $885 and $859 respectively.

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

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$195
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to San José

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José was $195 for a one-way ticket and $423 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to San José?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $694 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,047 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San José.

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

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

    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 San José with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and SJO 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 Detroit to San José?

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

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

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Detroit to San José were found on Air Canada ($521) and Southwest ($550).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Detroit to San José

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
San José (SJO)