Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,227
miles
3,584
kilometers
1,935
nautical miles

🕐 4h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 S (182°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,227 3,563
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,227 3,563
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,227 3,341
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,227 3,341
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,227 4,454
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,227 3,341
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SJO route connects Detroit, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,227 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 182° from Detroit. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,227 miles (3,584 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to SJO typically take around 4h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,227 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.