Costa Rica

$112+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$112
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$431
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Costa Rica flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/14:20 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/511:32 amSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/14:20 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 33mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/85:52 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/75:25 amRDU - SJO
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/132:35 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 5/95:25 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Sat 5/242:30 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/29$316
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/139:25 amRDU - SJO
1 stop27h 52mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/2011:32 amSJO - RDU
2 stops28h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/115:20 amRDU - LIR
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Wed 6/181:25 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/29$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/106:10 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/245:30 amSJO - RDU
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$347
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/296:35 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Wed 8/612:55 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/306:00 amRDU - LIR
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/83:45 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/116:10 amRDU - LIR
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/173:25 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/315:55 amRDU - LIR
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Sun 8/32:05 pmLIR - RDU
2 stops15h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$573
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/148:30 amRDU - LIR
3 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/211:00 pmLIR - RDU
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,001

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

4:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/5

11:32 am-8:41 am

1 stop19h 09m

$281

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

4:20 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/7

6:05 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$282

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/7

5:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

2:35 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$296

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

5:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

2:30 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$318

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/13

9:25 am-11:17 am

1 stop27h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

11:32 am-5:41 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$326

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Wed 6/18

1:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 55m

$341

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

6:10 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

5:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$347

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

1:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$364

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Liberia

Tue 7/8

3:45 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 22m

$401

RaleighLiberia

RDU - LIR

RDULIR

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

6:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Liberia

Sat 5/17

3:25 pm-11:29 am

1 stop18h 04m

$431

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $112. Copa Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on Delta start at $143 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Raleigh 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 8 airlines flying from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$207Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$254Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$255Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$330Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$345Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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