DTW - SJO

$198 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 8/5. 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
$410
Typical prices: $313-$716
JetBlue
Tue 8/25Fri 9/11
DTW - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$198
Typical prices: $232-$332
Frontier
Wed 8/5
DTW - SJO • 1 stop
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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Cheapest • Avg $500 (round-trip)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Shortest trip • 6h 51m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 45% price drop
December
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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

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 11
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 25m
1 stop
$410JetBlue
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 11
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 25m
1 stop
$415JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 11
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:57 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 25m
1 stop
$418JetBlue
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
DTW
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:15 pm
SJO
-
DTW
10h 15m
2 stops
$424Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 3:11 pm
DTW
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SJO
10h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 6:05 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 58m
1 stop
$454Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 3:11 pm
DTW
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SJO
21h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 12:42 am
SJO
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DTW
13h 47m
2 stops
$456Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 3:11 pm
DTW
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SJO
21h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 11:54 am
SJO
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DTW
26h 47m
1 stop
$470Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
DTW
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SJO
8h 55m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:05 pm - 3:10 pm
SJO
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DTW
23h 05m
1 stop
$471JetBlue
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 3:11 pm
DTW
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SJO
21h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 12:04 pm
SJO
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DTW
26h 57m
1 stop
$472Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 11:56 am
DTW
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SJO
6h 56m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:05 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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DTW
8h 25m
1 stop
$473JetBlue
Booking Insights

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 August.

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 September, where tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $802 and $780 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$198
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% 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 $198 for a one-way ticket and $410 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 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,049 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Detroit (DTW)
San José (SJO)