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$140+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SJO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to San José

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/194:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop18h 45m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/253:58 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/167:00 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 11/113:54 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/98:17 pm
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops17h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 9/162:57 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$324
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/114:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop23h 33m
Copa Airlines
Mon 10/194:08 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/277:35 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop14h 18m
American Airlines
Thu 9/32:56 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:21 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 49m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/184:08 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/167:00 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 10/201:00 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 9/76:20 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 9/141:00 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/147:26 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 11/93:54 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops16h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$335
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/74:21 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop20h 37m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/145:45 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop6h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/256:30 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 9/222:57 pm
SJO
-
RDU
2 stops18h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/66:30 am
ORF
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 10/106:00 am
SJO
-
ORF
1 stop15h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$338

Find flight deals from North Carolina to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to San José flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$571

Good round-trip deal

$1,259 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to San José that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/19

4:19 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/25

3:58 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$310

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

4:19 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

2:48 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$310

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

4:19 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

3:58 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$325

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

4:21 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$325

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

4:21 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

4:08 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$340

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/11

4:19 pm-10:58 am

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

4:08 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$365

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

Thu 1/21

5:35 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops25h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/25

1:15 am-9:13 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$463

GreensboroSan José

GSO - SJO

GSOSJO

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$463

GreensboroSan José

GSO - SJO

GSOSJO

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 10/31

5:40 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

11:28 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$463

GreensboroSan José

GSO - SJO

GSOSJO

Greensboro/H. Point

Wed 11/4

11:40 am-11:25 am

2 stops24h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/13

8:45 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$463

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to San José

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San José (average of $374). Flying from North Carolina to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 NC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 July 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
North Carolina to San José flights typically cost between $318 and $899 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $406 on Southwest (Sep 24-Sep 29).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from North Carolina to San José, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from North Carolina to San José. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

  • How popular is this North Carolina to San José flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from North Carolina to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to San José?

    Departing from North Carolina to San José will take you 14h 25m. North Carolina and San José are separated by a distance of 1782 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 North Carolina to San José one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $105 and $109 on JetBlue and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to San José?

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Asheville Regional - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Charlotte Douglas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from North Carolina to San José.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,373 for a flight from North Carolina to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $805 while the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $488.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to San José (average of $374). Flying from North Carolina to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 North Carolina to San José

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$215Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
GOLCheapest$655Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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