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$111+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$111
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$591

Good round-trip deal

$529 or less

Good one-way deal

$460 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 July 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/56:10 amMYR - SJO
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/1212:16 pmSJO - MYR
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/22$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/108:30 pmMYR - SJO
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/167:30 amSJO - MYR
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/16:00 amRDU - SJO
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:27 amSJO - RDU
1 stop13h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/204:22 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 29mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/245:54 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/195:30 amORF - SJO
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2112:18 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/305:24 amORF - SJO
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:30 amSJO - ORF
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/157:56 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 16mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2012:18 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop28h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/126:20 amCLT - SJO
1 stop6h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2112:18 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/88:21 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/127:30 amSJO - CLT
3 stops37h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$311
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Sat 8/301:53 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/157:56 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1911:27 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/158:00 amAVL - SJO
1 stop28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1911:27 amSJO - AVL
1 stop28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$318

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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 July 25, 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

Tue 8/5

6:10 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

12:16 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$269

Myrtle BeachSan José

MYR - SJO

MYRSJO

Myrtle Beach Intl

Mon 11/10

8:30 pm-11:27 am

1 stop15h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

7:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$275

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

7:27 am-11:10 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$280

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/20

4:22 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/24

5:54 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$281

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Tue 8/19

5:30 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$300

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Thu 10/30

5:24 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-12:07 am

1 stop15h 37m

$302

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

7:56 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

12:18 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$305

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/12

6:20 am-10:29 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

12:18 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$309

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/8

8:21 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

7:30 am-10:58 pm

3 stops37h 28m

$311

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/23

7:30 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

1:53 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$317

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Deals found on 7/24

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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 July 25, 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.

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 July 25, 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. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,490 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    $111 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $122, 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 July 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$252Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$340Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$430Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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