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$143+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh (RDU)

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Raleigh

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

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$316
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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.
Fri 9/122:20 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/228:46 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$256
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.
Tue 9/91:18 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Thu 9/255:25 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/29$259
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/305:52 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/94:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$265
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:55 amSJO - RDU
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/16:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$268
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.
Thu 5/2911:32 amSJO - RDU
1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/14:20 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$280
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.
Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/15:05 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops19h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$327
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/261:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 49mJetBlue
Thu 7/36:45 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$342
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/108:45 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/178:20 amRDU - SJO
2 stops13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$382
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.
Thu 5/13:25 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/136:10 amRDU - LIR
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$416
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 5/21:02 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Tue 5/135:25 amRDU - LIR
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/29$558
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 5/12:26 pmLIR - RDU
2 stops17h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/136:19 amRDU - LIR
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$925

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh 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 Costa Rica to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

2:20 pm-8:04 am

2 stops15h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

8:46 pm-9:25 am

2 stops14h 39m

$256

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

1:18 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

5:25 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 28m

$259

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/30

5:52 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

4:21 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 14m

$265

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

7:55 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$268

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

11:32 am-8:41 am

1 stop19h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

4:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$280

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

12:28 pm-9:12 am

1 stop18h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

5:05 pm-10:27 am

3 stops19h 22m

$327

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/26

1:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

6:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$342

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

8:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/17

8:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$382

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

12:50 am-6:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

6:10 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$758

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

7:45 pm-9:29 am

2 stops11h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops31h 15m

$893

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Raleigh. 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.

When flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Costa Rica to Raleigh, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Raleigh. 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 into for flights to Raleigh from Costa Rica?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $147. Users have also found prices from $158 and $159 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh. 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$205Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$243Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$337Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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