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$178+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from San José to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/244:09 am
SJO
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RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/14:19 pm
RDU
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SJO
1 stop16h 53m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/197:55 am
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop29h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/145:30 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 3/166:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:13 am
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops20h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 4/257:50 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 11/21:23 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop20h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 11/76:33 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/2211:59 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 5/258:11 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops13h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/1712:26 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 5/197:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops13h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/224:09 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/294:18 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop26h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/207:55 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop26h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:50 pm
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops18h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/157:55 am
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops23h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1810:34 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops27h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 3/187:45 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop12h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 6/174:51 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/126:30 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop10h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 5/197:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops13h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$316

Find flight deals from San José to North Carolina

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Round-trip from

$287
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$553 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/26

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

$290

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

7:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

$290

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/27

4:51 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 20m

$290

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:13 am-9:32 am

2 stops20h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

10:07 am-10:11 am

2 stops26h 04m

$304

San JoséAsheville

SJO - AVL

SJOAVL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

1:25 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Asheville Regional

Thu 5/28

6:40 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 31m

$318

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

12:44 pm-9:34 am

2 stops18h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/28

5:12 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 59m

$325

San JoséGreensboro

SJO - GSO

SJOGSO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

11:13 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Greensboro/H. Point

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-12:21 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$344

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

1:05 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/22

2:50 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$347

San JoséGreensboro

SJO - GSO

SJOGSO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:55 am-2:18 pm

2 stops28h 23m

Greensboro/H. Point

Tue 5/5

5:39 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$398

San JoséAsheville

SJO - AVL

SJOAVL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

1:25 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Asheville Regional

Thu 5/14

6:45 am-7:37 pm

2 stops38h 52m

$404

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to North Carolina

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to North Carolina?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to North Carolina (average of $186). Flying from San José 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 SJO to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 March 16, 2026.

When flying from San José to North Carolina, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to North Carolina?

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 March 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to North Carolina, such as Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,519 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to North Carolina. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to North Carolina?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San José to North Carolina.

  • How long is the flight from San José to North Carolina?

    A quick flight from San José to North Carolina can take about 7h 49m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $618. There are 1782 mi between San José and North Carolina. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to North Carolina one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to North Carolina are United Airlines ($139), Copa Airlines ($143), and Spirit Airlines ($143).

  • What are the most popular routes from San José to North Carolina?

    The most popular flight routes from San José to North Carolina are San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Charlotte Douglas, San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Raleigh-Durham and San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Greensboro/H. Point.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to North Carolina?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to North Carolina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to North Carolina?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to North Carolina (average of $186). Flying from San José 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 San José to North Carolina

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$209Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$210Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$256Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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