Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Detroit to San José
Entry restrictions
Costa Rica has allowed all countries in the world to enter by air.
Entry requirements
Travelers must complete the digital Health Pass 48 hours before boarding.
Travelers must have a travel insurance with coverage of COVID-19 treatment and accommodation costs. Check Visit Costa Rica website for more details.
Costa Rica has eased their travel regulations and removed the requirement of RT-PCR tests for the detection of the coronavirus.
All other info
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For information on visas, refer to the General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners.
There are currently 24,766 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in CR and 3,018 deaths as of Apr 13 2021
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There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK, the shortest multi-flight duration is 6h 34m.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($79) and Multiple Airlines ($151), and the lowest round-trip tickets have been found on Spirit Airlines ($199) and Multiple Airlines ($287).
Yes.
From Detroit to San José, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Detroit , the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.
When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit All airports, often referred to as Detroit Airport. You will be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl, also known as San José Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
Pros: "It's non-stop"
Cons: "The most uncomfortable plane ever, its like cuddling with a really skinny person it feels like a bag of elbows"
Pros: "Getting a refund was relatively easy"
Cons: "No one informed me of the cancellation"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "3 hrs layover rude people"
Cons: "The wait at baggage claim"
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "2 delays Unprofessional Ridiculous"
Cons: "Delays"
Pros: "Same as above"
Cons: "Not enough leg room"
Pros: "Cool snack, drink combos and options."
Cons: "NO FOOD :(."
Pros: "helpful main airport desk personnel at check-in in Detroit"
Cons: "Spirit Air airport desk, check-in was chaotic, personnel a bit surly, gate check-in disorganized, luggage temporarily "lost" in Detroit."
Pros: "easy ride,"
Cons: "nothing"
Pros: "Great trip both ways! Vast improvement over previous Spirit experiences. Bravo!"
Cons: "Nothing. :)"
Cons: "Charged $55 for carrying on a (14 in x . 15 in x 5 in) soft material shoulder bag. Usually used for my laptop, but not on this trip. Not charged on the DTW to LGA segment but charged on the LGA to DTW segment. I have never encountered such a charge for this bag ever."
Pros: "Nothing"
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Rude. They think it's a joke when people can't get home."
Pros: "That I landed"
Cons: "Everything could be much better"
Cons: "1 hour late departure."
Pros: "the new plane"
Cons: "misc charges for everything"
Pros: "Got us here safe. Thank you"
Cons: "Comfort"
Pros: "Getting out of the plane"
Cons: "All of the above"
Pros: "I didn't LIKE anything,I LOVED EVERYTHING about my Flighy!"
Cons: "Thefact that my baggage wasn't included in original ticket purchase. I had to pay $52 extra for my bag. Thats expensive."
Cons: "Ridiculous. Pilot was missing which causes a huge delay."
Pros: "Pay for a seat to sit in that is bullshit i will not use your company or spirit airlines ever again thanks for nothing. I guess i was suppose to duct tape myself to the wing. Very decieving"
Pros: "We made it to our destination."
Cons: "My luggage was lost and I'm without any belongings for myself or my 1 yr old baby!"
Pros: "The gate agent handled the down grade of the plain perfectly"
Pros: "Everything THERE VAS GOOD"
Cons: "Nothing ididnt like I will fyi again also tell others. The rate fair is good as well."
Pros: "No frills or hassles"
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "Late.leaving late arrival"
Pros: "It was nice for the price."
Cons: "Cant use cash for snacks."
Cons: "Spirit airlines"
Cons: "There is a very long check in line compared to other airlines"
Cons: "cramped seating"
Pros: "New plane"
Cons: "No PreCheck"
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "Plane late"
Pros: "I'd heard horror stories about flying with Spirit but my first trip went off without a hitch. I'll be using them again."
Cons: "Delay delay delay."
Cons: "You guys lost my luggage that wasn't cool but they got it back to me the next day so all I well."
Cons: "Not expected"
Pros: "Quickness"
Cons: "too cramped"
Pros: "It's ridiculous you have to pay for a beverage alcohol I understand a charge but not pop oj or juice"
Cons: "eingie trouble- delayed 3hours"
Cons: "Typical Spirit delays. This was a newer plane which was nice but not cleaned..floors dirty and trash in pockets"
Pros: "The price of the ticket or fare"
Cons: "Unable to pay for my bank online. Then had to pay a higher fee at the airport"
Pros: "price timely and without"
Cons: "Delayed like many spirit flights I have been on in the past"
Airlines flying from Detroit to San José have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travelers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Detroit to San José
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights from Detroit to San José
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights from Detroit to San José
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights from Detroit to San José
Flexible cancellations
Waiving of change fees. Search flexible flights from Detroit to San José