Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Costa Rica from $98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. 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.
RDU — SJO
Mar 23 — Mar 301

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

Find a great deal and save up to 51% by booking at least 36 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Raleigh to Costa Rica within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $536.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

October can be a great time to fly to Costa Rica from Raleigh with a flight ticket averaging about $625. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $210. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica (RDU - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap Frontier flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Raleigh and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've come across from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 4/1712:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$203
Sat 4/2012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$208
Fri 4/268:31 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops37h 40mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$255
Fri 4/268:31 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops37h 40mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$261
Mon 3/2512:42 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Fri 3/2911:44 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$372
Mon 3/255:45 amRDU - SJO
2 stops18h 54mFrontier
Fri 3/2911:44 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$502

Cheap Avianca flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Avianca for the route between Raleigh and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Avianca flights departing from Raleigh and landing in Costa Rica. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 6/2010:32 amRDU - SJO
2 stops14h 43mAvianca
Mon 6/247:45 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops11h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/18$488
Wed 6/1210:32 amRDU - SJO
2 stops14h 43mAvianca
Wed 6/194:50 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops14h 35mAvianca
Deal found 3/18$512

Cheap Raleigh to Costa Rica flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Raleigh to Costa Rica specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Raleigh to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 4/710:59 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop25h 46mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$203
Sat 4/2012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$208
Sat 4/2712:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$217
Sat 4/2012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$221
Fri 4/512:42 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Thu 4/119:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$232
Sat 4/2711:25 amRDU - SJO
2 stops22h 46mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$237
Tue 4/96:45 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/161:45 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$241
Sat 4/2010:12 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$243
Tue 4/166:32 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/231:45 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$249

Raleigh to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Raleigh and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Raleigh to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 4/710:59 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop25h 46mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$203
Sat 4/2012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$208
Sat 4/2712:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$217
Sat 4/2012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$221
Fri 4/512:42 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Thu 4/119:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$232
Sat 4/2711:25 amRDU - SJO
2 stops22h 46mFrontier
Thu 5/29:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$237
Tue 4/96:45 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/161:45 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$241
Sat 4/2010:12 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/59:21 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$243
Tue 4/166:32 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/231:45 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$249

Raleigh to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Raleigh to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Raleigh to Costa Rica. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 3/266:10 amRDU - SJO
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/21:48 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$347
Mon 3/2511:24 amRDU - SJO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:40 amSJO - RDU
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$365
Mon 3/2511:24 amRDU - SJO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:40 amSJO - RDU
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$366
Mon 3/2512:42 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Fri 3/2911:44 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$372
Mon 3/2511:24 amRDU - SJO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:59 amSJO - RDU
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$373
Mon 3/2511:24 amRDU - SJO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/21:48 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$374
Tue 3/2611:49 amRDU - SJO
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:59 amSJO - RDU
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$375
Mon 3/253:03 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/212:59 amSJO - RDU
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$383
Mon 3/2511:24 amRDU - SJO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/21:48 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$388

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Raleigh

Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Wed 4/1012:47 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$98
Wed 5/227:54 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$110
Tue 4/26:45 amRDU - SJO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$122
Thu 5/210:12 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$124
Thu 5/210:12 amRDU - SJO
2 stops25h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$129
Mon 5/137:54 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$137
Thu 5/167:54 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops18h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$138
Tue 4/27:14 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$139
Wed 4/31:15 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$141

Find flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/17

1 stop21h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

1 stop9h 42m

$203

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/20

1 stop21h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/5

1 stop28h 10m

$208

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/20

1 stop15h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/5

1 stop28h 10m

$243

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/16

1 stop17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop28h 06m

$249

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/20

1 stop15h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/27

1 stop18h 45m

$268

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/21

1 stop17h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 34m

$308

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/2

1 stop9h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop8h 42m

$374

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/22

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop8h 20m

$389

Raleigh-DurhamSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/20

2 stops14h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops11h 40m

$488

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Deals found on 3/17

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Avianca and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

8.0
Very good
3,151 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.7
Good
4,921 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

7.6
Good
4,166 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $203, but on average you can expect to pay $258.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Raleigh to Costa Rica for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Spirit Airlines flights start at $110 while deals on Delta start at $146 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

  • What does RDU to SJO mean?

    This is defined as Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). Codes like San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Quepos Airport (XQP).

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Top 8 airlines flying from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$204Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$214Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$308Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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JetBlueCheapest$328Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$330Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$560Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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