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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José takes 00m, covering 2,226 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José range from $504 to $907, with an average of $688 over the past 12 months. Anything below $504 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $688 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $567 to $3,074. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $726, a difference of $122.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 54m, compared with 8h 10m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 8h 23m via Miami (MIA).

San José is 2 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.