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$168+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RDU
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from San José to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/911:35 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop22h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1712:55 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop10h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Tue 3/1010:25 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop11h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/199:03 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop12h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 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
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2510:07 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:45 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop12h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop12h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$282
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 5/207:55 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop12h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2510:32 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops25h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/1811:35 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 3/244:50 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop21h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 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 3/10$297

Find flight deals from San José to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:13 am-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

11:12 am-8:19 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$278

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

Thu 4/23

11:13 am-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/30

6:20 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$367

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

11:13 am-10:46 am

2 stops21h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

12:45 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$429
Cheapest one-way

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

7:55 am-12:02 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$168

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

12:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$168

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

11:35 am-11:41 am

1 stop22h 06m

$178

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

11:13 am-2:01 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$178

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

7:55 am-9:32 am

2 stops23h 37m

$184

San JoséRaleigh

SJO - RDU

SJORDU

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

1:25 pm-9:34 am

2 stops18h 09m

$184

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Raleigh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Raleigh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Raleigh (average of $186). Flying from San José to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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.

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 March 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San José to Raleigh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
8,284 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
9,421 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
2,903 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,284 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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 San José to Raleigh. 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 San José to Raleigh?

    For as low as $278, United Airlines can have you in Raleigh from San José in 9h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1819 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Raleigh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Raleigh is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $210 and $232 round-trip. JetBlue is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $143 and $144, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Raleigh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Raleigh (average of $186). Flying from San José to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 San José to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$209Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$210Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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