Costa Rica

$123+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Costa Rica

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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:20 am
RDU
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SJO
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Mon 9/141:25 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$295
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:19 pm
RDU
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SJO
1 stop16h 51m
Copa Airlines
Tue 11/103:59 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/8$300
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/114:19 pm
RDU
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SJO
1 stop16h 51m
Copa Airlines
Mon 10/194:08 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/8$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:37 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops11h 16m
American Airlines
Thu 9/32:56 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:31 pm
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops18h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 11/91:23 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$313
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/64:21 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop23h 30m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/135:55 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop18h 33m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$315
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/144:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 51m
Copa Airlines
Sun 11/83:59 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/175:00 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 11/247:00 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:26 pm
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops18h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 9/222:57 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops18h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:41 pm
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops18h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 10/201:05 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$325
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/319:00 am
RDU
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LIR
1 stop30h 55m
Air Canada
Sat 11/72:40 pm
LIR
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RDU
1 stop28h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$398
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:05 pm
RDU
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LIR
1 stop23h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 11/62:55 pm
LIR
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RDU
1 stop22h 11m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$403

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$559
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/16

4:19 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

3:59 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$300

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

4:21 pm-8:19 am

1 stop17h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

5:55 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$315

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

4:19 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

3:58 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$315
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

5:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/14

1:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

$323

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/23

6:25 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

1:25 pm-10:48 am

2 stops19h 23m

$427

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

7:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Liberia

Thu 10/1

1:20 pm-9:34 am

2 stops18h 14m

$455

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/1

3:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Liberia

Fri 11/6

2:55 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$485

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Tue 10/20

1:25 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 58m

$505

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/8

9:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Liberia

Sun 11/15

2:55 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$513

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/9

1:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Liberia

Wed 11/11

2:55 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop29h 56m

$515

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica (average of $108). Flying from Raleigh to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 June 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    For as low as $307, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Raleigh in 10h 23m. The distance from Raleigh to Costa Rica is about 1819 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Copa Airlines flights start at $105 while deals on United Airlines start at $108 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica (average of $108). Flying from Raleigh to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$123Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$140Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$242Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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