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$154+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$261
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$438
From Costa Rica to Raleigh-Durham
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:17 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 11/187:25 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/254:10 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 18mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/74:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/236:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:40 amRDU - SJO
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 11/11:05 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/124:53 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop19h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/148:45 amSJO - RDU
1 stop11h 30mSouthwest
Sun 7/276:35 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$333
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:20 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:50 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$341
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 47mJetBlue
Thu 11/138:35 amRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 6/9$363
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2612:28 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop17h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/310:35 amRDU - SJO
1 stop26h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$390
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:55 pmLIR - RDU
1 stop14h 51mJetBlue
Sun 11/166:00 amRDU - LIR
1 stop9h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$455
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:40 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops24h 10mAvianca
Mon 11/106:00 amRDU - SJO
2 stops26h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/9$472

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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 June 12, 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

Mon 8/25

4:10 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/7

4:21 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 14m

$261

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

1:55 pm-9:04 am

1 stop17h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/2

9:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$268

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

5:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/1

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop31h 25m

$269

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/14

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

6:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$333

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/26

4:20 pm-9:29 am

2 stops15h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/8

7:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 50m

$341

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/26

12:28 pm-8:15 am

1 stop17h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/3

10:35 am-11:17 am

1 stop26h 42m

$390

LiberiaRaleigh

LIR - RDU

LIRRDU

Liberia

Thu 11/13

3:55 pm-7:46 am

1 stop14h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$455

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/16

12:50 am-6:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

6:01 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$807

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

5:52 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$154

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

8:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$158

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $154. Users have also found prices from $158 and $162 on Southwest 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$243Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$324Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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