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$100+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to San José (SJO)

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Durham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to San José flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360
From Durham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Durham to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/294:21 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 06mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/65:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$238
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops26h 33mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/175:57 amSJO - RDU
1 stop6h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 40mJetBlue
Sat 10/251:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$247
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Fri 9/261:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop18h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/195:55 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 10/58:16 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/92:40 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/201:30 pmSJO - RDU
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/306:32 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop21h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/51:12 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/33:14 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/95:50 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/13$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:19 pmRDU - SJO
3 stops26h 33mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/204:11 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$258
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:15 amRDU - SJO
1 stop6h 41mJetBlue
Fri 11/212:00 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to San José 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to San José that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

3:09 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

4:09 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$244

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

4:21 pm-7:27 am

1 stop17h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

4:11 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$253

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops16h 30m

$255

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/8

4:19 pm-7:30 am

1 stop17h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

5:57 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$261

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

7:15 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

10:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/25

6:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$262

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

12:52 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

6:34 am-12:22 am

1 stop16h 48m

$266

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/8

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

1:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$268

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

8:05 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to San José. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Durham to San José, San José Province is 2 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Durham to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 DU8 to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to San José. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines from Durham to San José 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to San José. 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 San José from Durham?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Durham to San José. 8 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Durham on a regular basis. Booking flights from Durham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day.

  • How long is the flight from Durham to San José, San José Province?

    For as low as $255, Copa Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Durham in 7h 35m. There are 1819 mi between Durham and San José, San José Province. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $106. Users have also found prices from $109 and $109 on JetBlue and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to San José 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 Durham to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Durham to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 8 airlines flying from Durham to San José

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Durham to San José. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$299Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$372Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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