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$106+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$535

Good round-trip deal

$570 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:00 amMYR - SJO
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/3112:28 pmSJO - MYR
1 stop6h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/24:20 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/115:52 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/218:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2811:32 amSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:35 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 5/248:45 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/15:11 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/222:10 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$301
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Sat 5/2412:13 pmORF - SJO
1 stop24h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/2611:32 amSJO - ORF
1 stop20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/166:01 pmAVL - SJO
1 stop18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2311:32 amSJO - AVL
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
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Fri 5/236:34 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2812:28 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/216:17 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop19h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2812:28 pmSJO - CLT
2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$327
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Wed 6/115:20 amRDU - LIR
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Wed 6/181:25 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$341
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Sat 8/166:04 pmMYR - SJO
1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/267:30 amSJO - MYR
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$352
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Wed 5/286:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/75:30 amSJO - RDU
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$366

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Myrtle BeachSan José

MYR - SJO

MYRSJO

Myrtle Beach Intl

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

12:28 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$254

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

4:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

5:52 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$280

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop28h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:32 am-5:51 pm

1 stop28h 19m

$283

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/23

5:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$296

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sat 5/24

12:13 pm-10:27 am

1 stop24h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/26

11:32 am-10:29 am

1 stop20h 57m

$302

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

11:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

11:59 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$307

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

Fri 5/16

6:01 pm-10:27 am

1 stop18h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

11:32 am-11:50 am

1 stop22h 18m

$307

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/23

6:34 pm-11:33 am

2 stops18h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

12:28 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$307

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/21

6:17 pm-11:33 am

1 stop19h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

12:28 pm-10:41 am

2 stops20h 13m

$327

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Wed 6/18

1:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 55m

$341

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from North Carolina to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica one-way?

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $109 and $143, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from North Carolina 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 9 airlines flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$207Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$254Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$255Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$330Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$345Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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