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$136+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328
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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 November 13, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Sat 1/36:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop11h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/11$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:57 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 18mFrontier
Wed 12/316:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/177:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/77:34 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/2412:34 amSJO - RDU
2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:37 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$250
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:08 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/73:11 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop16h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/11$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Fri 2/2011:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/11$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/296:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 11/226:22 amSJO - RDU
1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:07 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:57 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$291
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 10mJetBlue
Wed 12/316:35 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 17mJetBlue
Thu 12/114:50 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 11/10$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:05 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Thu 1/87:44 amRDU - LIR
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/12$311

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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

5:50 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

$228

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

5:50 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/16

3:12 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 54m

$228

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

11:25 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

11:34 am-8:51 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$241

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

11:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$259

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

5:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

3:09 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 57m

$283

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 12/25

2:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

7:44 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$311

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/22

7:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop12h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

2:06 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$330

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

7:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/30

12:43 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$330

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 12/25

2:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$333

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 1/8

2:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$429

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh (average of $185). Flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 November 13, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Costa Rica to Raleigh by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Raleigh?

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

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

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 November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh?

    For as low as $228, Copa Airlines can have you in Raleigh from Costa Rica in 6h 24m. The distance between Costa Rica and Raleigh is about 1819 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $140 and $160 on JetBlue and Delta, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Raleigh (average of $185). Flying from Costa Rica to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$213Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$291Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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