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$113+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Tue 4/7
Tue 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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 March 8, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/84:18 pm
RDU
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SJO
1 stop17h 07m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/224:09 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/7$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 3/66:00 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops15h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1011:35 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 3/611:37 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop12h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 3/68:07 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 3/91:20 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop20h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 8/276:00 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 9/36:00 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop15h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/14:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 53m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/104:10 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/4$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 5/125:30 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop19h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 6/46:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 6/812:30 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop19h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/237:55 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop19h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 4/2611:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/810:07 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2211:13 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$309
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 4/154:18 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 50m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/195:46 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop6h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/4$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/316:00 am
CLT
-
SJO
1 stop7h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/77:00 am
SJO
-
CLT
2 stops15h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$313

Find 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 March 8, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$278
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One-way from

$113
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September

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$625 or less

Good one-way deal

$334 or less
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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 March 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

4:18 pm-7:25 am

1 stop17h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

4:09 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$280

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/1

4:19 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

4:10 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$298

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/25

4:19 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

4:10 am-2:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$298

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$300

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/15

4:18 pm-7:08 am

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

5:46 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$310

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/20

8:13 pm-11:22 am

2 stops17h 09m

Liberia

Thu 5/28

2:45 pm-8:07 am

2 stops15h 22m

$333

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/15

8:13 pm-11:24 am

2 stops17h 11m

Liberia

Mon 5/25

2:45 pm-10:22 am

2 stops17h 37m

$383

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Wed 4/15

8:14 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops18h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$384

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/15

7:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Liberia

Tue 5/26

12:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$386

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$398

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $78). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 March 8, 2026.

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.

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 16h 53m. Fly via Copa Airlines, American Airlines, or GOL to get the fastest option. There are 1819 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?

    $103 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 JetBlue and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $105 and $108, 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 $78). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica in November is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 North Carolina to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 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 March 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$133Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$138Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$238Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$250Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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