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$100+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360
From Durham to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/294:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/65:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$238
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops26h 33mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/175:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 40mJetBlue
Sat 10/251:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$247
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Fri 9/261:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/195:55 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 10/58:16 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/92:40 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/201:30 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/306:32 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/51:12 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 11/33:14 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/95:50 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops26h 33mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/204:11 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$258
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 41mJetBlue
Fri 11/212:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/48:15 pmRDU - LIR
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/73:28 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Durham

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

3:09 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

4:09 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$244

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

4:21 pm-7:27 am

1 stop17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

4:11 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$253

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops16h 30m

$255

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/8

4:19 pm-7:30 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

5:57 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$261

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

7:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

10:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

6:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

12:52 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

6:34 am-12:22 am

1 stop16h 48m

$266

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

1:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$268

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

8:05 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$268

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 15, 2025.

When flying from Durham 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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Costa Rica, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Copa Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Durham to Costa Rica in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 35m. There are 1819 mi between Durham and Costa Rica. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $109, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Durham 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 8 airlines flying from Durham to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$299Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$372Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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