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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$484 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Fri, 13 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
San Jose.$488 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.
San Jose.$537 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.
San Jose.$551 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.
San Jose.$563 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 25 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.
San Jose.$565 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 14 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.
San Jose.$568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Aug, returning Wed, 13 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $568, select.
San Jose.$602 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 25 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $602, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $563
Jun
from $484
Jul
from $565
Aug
from $568
Sep
from $488
Oct
from $945
Nov
from $947
Dec
from $1,025
Jan
from $1,109
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Mar
from $1,069
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Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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Cheapest flight found$484
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $484. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one or more stops from $484.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Detroit Wayne County Airport and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose is two hours behind Detroit and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DTW and SJO include:

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Orlando International Airport

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Right now, $161 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $484. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DTW to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DTW:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Reserve a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.

  • Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to SJO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

  • Alajuela is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.

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