Cheap flights from DTW to SJO (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DTW to SJO starting at $100 One Way, $248 Round Trip

Prices starting at $248 for return flights and $100 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$248 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Detroit to San José, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $248 found 22 hours ago
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Apr 2
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$362 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Detroit to San José, returning Thu, Apr 2, priced at $362 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$391 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Detroit to San José, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $391 found 3 days ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$420 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Detroit to San José, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $420 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$708 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$708
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Detroit to San José, returning Wed, Jul 22, priced at $708 found 3 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$175 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$197 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
Correction and very friendly staff at check in

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,590 reviews)
Shuttle was easy to get both going and coming....every 15 minutes. Room was clean, staff was very helpful. Appreciate the buffet breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$182 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,318 reviews)
Service was very good and provided nice overnight stay

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$175 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$197 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,463 reviews)
Correction and very friendly staff at check in

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,590 reviews)
Shuttle was easy to get both going and coming....every 15 minutes. Room was clean, staff was very helpful. Appreciate the buffet breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$106 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$119 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,053 reviews)
Good breakfast, comfy bed, nice grounds and pool area. Single pane windows and thin walls = all night traffic noise.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$193 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$218 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
We arrived very late, check in was fast, beds were great - thanks

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$76 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,867 reviews)
Very clean room and professional staff. It was an incredibly easy drive to the airport due to its location.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$116 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, very nice restaurant staff are friendly and helpful, very patient with my labored Spanish.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (711 reviews)
Good location for night before traveling off

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$154 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DTW to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DTW Address & GPS
Address:
1 Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit MI, 48242
United States
IATA Code:
DTW
Longitude:
-83.356048
Latitude:
42.207808
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you're planning to fly from Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport, be prepared to change planes. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are some airlines that operate on this route with only one stopover. Use the break to give your legs a stretch and enjoy a good coffee!
What is the shortest flight from Detroit Metro Airport to SJO?
Grab a glass of red and sink into your seat with an engrossing movie or book. With the flight from Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport taking 8 hours and 27 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from Detroit Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Usually, the trip from Detroit Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) takes 8 hours and 32 minutes. If you're eager to be as comfortable as possible, think about upgrading your seat using air miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
For now, you can't fly direct from Metro Airport to SJO. However, you can find flights with one or more stops. Look on the positive side — use the break to stretch your tired legs or sit down for a nice coffee!

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