Costa Rica

$112+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SJO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Costa Rica

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 February 3, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/15:49 pm
CLT
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SJO
1 stop18h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/812:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
2 stops19h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:55 am
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/51:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
2 stops17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:13 pm
CLT
-
SJO
2 stops17h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/61:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/287:00 am
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/612:35 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:52 am
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1311:38 am
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:00 am
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/612:35 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$301
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 4/139:00 pm
CLT
-
SJO
2 stops15h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1712:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop10h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/284:38 pm
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$303
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Sat 2/287:13 pm
CLT
-
SJO
2 stops17h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:49 pm
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop18h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/191:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:49 pm
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop18h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:35 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop27h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:20 pm
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
CLT
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$307

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$296
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$112
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$555

Good round-trip deal

$561 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Charlotte Douglas-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Charlotte Douglas-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Charlotte Douglas to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to Costa Rica.

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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 February 3, 2026.
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

Sun 2/15

5:49 pm-11:40 am

1 stop18h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

1:31 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$305

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/2

7:13 pm-11:40 am

2 stops17h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

11:35 am-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$307

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

12:31 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 09m

$310

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

7:45 am-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$317

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/13

9:00 pm-10:42 am

2 stops15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

12:31 pm-10:17 am

2 stops19h 46m

$322

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

12:31 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 09m

$333

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/6

9:00 pm-10:42 am

2 stops15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

12:31 pm-10:17 am

2 stops19h 46m

$340

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/27

3:08 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

7:45 am-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$341

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 2/22

11:12 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:31 pm-8:26 am

1 stop17h 55m

$342

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

12:31 pm-10:17 am

2 stops19h 46m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica (average of $231). Flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 February 3, 2026.

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.

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 February 3, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 popular is this Charlotte to Costa Rica flight route?

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

    For as low as $482, Spirit Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Charlotte in 7h 20m. Charlotte and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 1725 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Charlotte to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $583. While the most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $254 on average, our data indicates $772 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Costa Rica (average of $231). Flying from Charlotte to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$250Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$384Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$475Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$543Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$551Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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