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$98+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
dic. 13 — dic. 201
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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$98
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$421

Good round-trip deal

$480 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From North Carolina to Costa Rica
One-way flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica.

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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 noviembre 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
jue. 11/131:15 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop10h 41mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/176:22 amSJO - RDU
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
mar. 11/185:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/226:22 amSJO - RDU
1 stop14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/66:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 09mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/138:45 amSJO - RDU
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1711:05 amRDU - SJO
1 stop12h 02mDelta
dom. 11/237:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop15h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/13$276
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/272:31 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop22h 44mSpirit Airlines
dom. 12/141:31 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop26h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
sáb. 12/65:45 amRDU - SJO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/131:31 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
sáb. 12/66:33 amRDU - SJO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/93:38 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mar. 12/28:14 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/161:31 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$291
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/48:55 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop15h 47mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/111:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/219:26 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/2411:24 amSJO - RDU
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$297
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/62:57 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop22h 28mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/131:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$297
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/88:55 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops16h 30mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/121:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$298

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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North Carolina

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NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

sáb. 2/21

6:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/28

7:22 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$256

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 12/6

6:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/13

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$270

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 4/27

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/2

9:00 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$291

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 4/25

8:45 am-9:54 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 5/3

12:55 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$314

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 5/8

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 5/14

9:00 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$314

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 4/25

8:45 am-9:54 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/2

9:00 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$314

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/23

3:09 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/1

4:09 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$317

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

mié. 2/18

7:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/22

1:31 pm-12:40 am

1 stop10h 09m

$325

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

lun. 1/5

8:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop28h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/5

1:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$328

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/12

7:30 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Liberia

sáb. 1/17

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$329

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $99). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

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.
  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from North Carolina to Costa Rica in 6h 22m. Fly via United Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1754 mi between North Carolina and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $109, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $99). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$244Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$372Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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