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 $105 One Way, $239 Round Trip

Prices starting at $239 for return flights and $105 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.

Sun, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 21
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$239 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from Detroit to San José, returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $239 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$255 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Detroit to San José, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $255 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$361 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Detroit to San José, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $361 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jan 2 - Wed, Jan 7
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$450 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 2 from Detroit to San José, returning Wed, Jan 7, priced at $450 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
DTW
Detroit
SJO
San José
$488 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$488
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Detroit to San José, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $488 found 1 hour 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
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$131 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (2,347 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$153 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay. would recommend

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$129 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,355 reviews)
Excellent shuttle service to-from airport. Modern, comfortable propertu and having a fill mall next door is quite an ammenity!

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$93 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,769 reviews)
It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$131 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (2,347 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$94 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,747 reviews)
Airport shuttle is not easy to find and runs only every hour. The standard room is much smaller than depicted and there is no elevator. Otherwise quieter than expected. The breakfast was okay. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$153 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great stay. would recommend

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$82 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$93 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,769 reviews)
It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

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 Oct 29 to Oct 30
$116 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We had to book a room here last minute because of a flight delay. Check in was easy, and the room was comfortable. We would stay again!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$54 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
I have been staying there arriving and departing from SJO airport for years! Everything is just the best there and they make it so easy!

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$91 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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)
I just stayed for one day but will return. The room was spacious and clean with AC and comfortable bed. Excellent mountain view! There’s a really nice pool also. There’s a very famous pizza restaurant at the property so perhaps at night could get a bit loud, but it’s low noise so I didn’t mind. The ...

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$91 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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...
I just stayed for one day but will return. The room was spacious and clean with AC and comfortable bed. Excellent mountain view! There’s a really nice pool also. There’s a very famous pizza restaurant at the property so perhaps at night could get a bit loud, but it’s low noise so I didn’t mind. The ...

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$158 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

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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