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$84+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$223
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$84
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less
From North Carolina to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/185:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/112:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop6h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$223
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 51mJetBlue
Tue 11/42:01 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$250
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2912:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/135:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/2812:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$254
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 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 9/11$255
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:06 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/1612:35 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$255
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:20 amORF - SJO
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1112:35 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/106:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/182:59 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/78:52 amCLT - SJO
2 stops28h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/1412:35 pmSJO - CLT
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/204:19 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 11mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/306:10 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$259
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/85:45 amCLT - SJO
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1811:37 amSJO - CLT
2 stops9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$259
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 10/267:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 51mJetBlue
Thu 10/301:11 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 9/9$262

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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 September 11, 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

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/27

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

2:01 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

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

5:57 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:01 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/29

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

2:01 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/27

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:01 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

7:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

1:11 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$250

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

4:19 pm-4:52 pm

3 stops26h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

5:57 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$255

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/18

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-7:47 am

2 stops17h 12m

$256

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

5:16 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Liberia

Wed 10/29

12:45 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$263

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/3

3:14 pm-9:05 am

1 stop18h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

5:50 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$263

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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 September 11, 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.

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  • 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 51m. Fly via JetBlue, Copa Airlines, or Spirit Airlines 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?

    $84 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $112, 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$246Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$326Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$430Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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