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$84+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charlotte to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$223
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$84
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$587

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less
From Charlotte Douglas to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/112:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2912:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/2812:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$254
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:06 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/1612:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:52 amCLT - SJO
2 stops28h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - CLT
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$256
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1811:37 amSJO - CLT
2 stops9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:20 amCLT - SJO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2912:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$266
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:15 pmCLT - LIR
1 stop22h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/93:45 pmLIR - CLT
1 stop23h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$417
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:15 pmCLT - LIR
1 stop22h 30mAir Canada
Thu 11/273:45 pmLIR - CLT
1 stop23h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 12/38:54 amCLT - LIR
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/91:19 pmLIR - CLT
Nonstop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/295:30 amCLT - LIR
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/52:01 pmLIR - CLT
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$482
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:30 amCLT - LIR
1 stop30h 15mAir Canada
Mon 12/13:45 pmLIR - CLT
1 stop28h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$487

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Charlotte

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/18

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-7:47 am

2 stops17h 12m

$256

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/20

7:29 pm-7:50 am

2 stops14h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

8:50 am-6:29 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$299

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/17

10:06 pm-10:41 am

1 stop14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$301

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-10:41 am

3 stops30h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/18

12:35 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$303

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/4

3:34 pm-11:30 am

2 stops21h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

12:35 pm-7:47 am

2 stops17h 12m

$318

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/17

10:06 pm-11:30 am

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

12:35 pm-7:47 am

2 stops17h 12m

$319

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

5:06 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

1:16 am-6:36 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$385

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

10:32 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

5:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$389

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/4

12:00 pm-12:21 am

2 stops13h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

1:19 pm-8:37 am

2 stops18h 18m

$397

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/26

9:46 pm-10:41 am

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

11:37 am-9:24 am

2 stops19h 47m

$405

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charlotte to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charlotte to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Costa Rica?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Charlotte.

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

    For as low as $256, Spirit Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Charlotte in 7h 45m. Charlotte and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1754 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $519. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $223 on average, our data indicates $691 when flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$384Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$494Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$551Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$577Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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