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$109+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$550 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 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 January 8, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Mon 5/184:19 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop16h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/274:10 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/7$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sun 1/116:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/146:30 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:12 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop28h 44mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/248:48 amSJO - RDU
1 stop27h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/7$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/283:09 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop23h 44mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/16:08 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/263:09 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop16h 57mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/305:50 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 2/34:44 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/68:45 amSJO - RDU
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$258
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 41mJetBlue
Fri 5/19:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop12h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 1/6$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:31 pmORF - SJO
1 stop17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/2312:35 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 9/74:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop16h 49mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/24:08 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/8$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:08 amRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/157:00 amSJO - RDU
2 stops13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/96:45 amORF - SJO
1 stop29h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$269
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/223:12 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop16h 54mCopa Airlines
Sat 2/284:09 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$269

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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 January 8, 2026.
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

Wed 3/4

11:18 am-7:53 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-10:08 am

1 stop19h 03m

$251

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/8

4:14 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

4:09 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$265

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Mon 2/9

6:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop29h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop28h 53m

$269

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

4:09 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$269

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

12:55 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$270

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

5:50 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$271

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Mon 2/23

7:31 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:31 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$275

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Liberia

Sat 1/31

1:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 40m

$278

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/3

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/9

8:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$278

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

5:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Liberia

Thu 2/5

3:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 10m

$278

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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 $93). 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 January 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.

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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 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Copa Airlines, or JetBlue 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?

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $98 and $103, 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 $93). 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 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$78Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$252Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$260Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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