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$136+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to North Carolina

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:28 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop10h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop31h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/229:05 amSJO - GSO
1 stop10h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:30 amGSO - SJO
1 stop31h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/242:20 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:31 amRDU - SJO
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 16mDelta
Fri 2/203:04 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/9$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:21 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:14 pmRDU - LIR
1 stop18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$259
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:49 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 36mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/113:09 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2412:35 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop21h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3112:09 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/231:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:04 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop13h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$278
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Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amCLT - SJO
1 stop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/7$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/194:08 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 17mCopa Airlines
Sun 1/183:09 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/7$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:34 amSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/187:35 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$288
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Tue 12/231:31 pmSJO - CLT
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/151:24 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops23h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$290

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to North Carolina

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to North Carolina 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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to North Carolina that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

9:25 am-6:37 pm

3 stops34h 12m

$224

San JoséGreensboro

SJO - GSO

SJOGSO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

2:05 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop25h 39m

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 2/18

5:19 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$232

San JoséGreensboro

SJO - GSO

SJOGSO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

2:05 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop25h 39m

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 2/18

5:19 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$232

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

3:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

5:03 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$241

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

12:43 am-12:19 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

7:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop15h 35m

$245

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop31h 41m

$253

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 2/19

2:01 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop26h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

1:26 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$260

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 2/19

2:01 pm-10:13 am

1 stop19h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

10:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$260

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 2/19

2:01 pm-10:13 am

1 stop19h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$260

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 2/19

2:01 pm-10:13 am

1 stop19h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

6:34 am-12:55 pm

1 stop31h 21m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to North Carolina

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to North Carolina from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to North Carolina

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to North Carolina (average of $184). Flying from Costa Rica to North Carolina in June is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 CR to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to North Carolina in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Costa Rica to North Carolina have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,555 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to North Carolina. 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 Costa Rica to North Carolina?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to North Carolina in just under 7h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 51m. There are 1819 mi between Costa Rica and North Carolina. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $136. United Airlines flights start at $139 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $143 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to North Carolina 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 Costa Rica to North Carolina?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to North Carolina (average of $184). Flying from Costa Rica to North Carolina in June is currently the most expensive (average of $250). 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 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to North Carolina

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to North Carolina. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$227Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$253Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$291Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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