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$125+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to San José

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:18 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 50m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/224:09 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$280
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:07 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2211:13 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$292
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 53m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/134:10 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$298
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 5/14:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 53m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/154:10 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop8h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/14$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sat 5/99:42 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop13h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/154:18 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/195:46 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop6h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/14$315
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:18 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops11h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1312:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop17h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 10/139:09 am
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 10/272:45 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop17h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$320
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.
Thu 6/410:32 am
RDU
-
SJO
2 stops14h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 6/812:30 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$323
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/104:19 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop16h 53m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/205:47 am
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop6h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/10$325
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.
Sat 5/28:13 pm
RDU
-
SJO
1 stop17h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1711:35 pm
SJO
-
RDU
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$327

Find flight deals from Raleigh to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to San José (SJO). 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 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$448
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One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/11

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:55 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$417
Quickest round-trip

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/27

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

12:55 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$420

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

4:53 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop28h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

1:25 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$441

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/9

11:12 am-8:19 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

7:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops23h 50m

$445

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/2

7:55 pm-11:38 am

2 stops17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

1:00 pm-9:35 am

2 stops18h 35m

$445

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/11

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

7:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$460

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/3

4:19 pm-4:47 pm

3 stops26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

8:14 am-9:35 am

2 stops23h 21m

$484

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

10:07 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

1:25 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$502

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/18

6:20 am-7:37 pm

2 stops39h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

12:30 am-5:27 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$527

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/27

4:21 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/31

10:03 am-9:34 am

2 stops21h 31m

$543

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to San José

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 Raleigh to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Raleigh-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-San José 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 Raleigh-San José 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 Raleigh to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San José. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to San José is 53 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 Raleigh to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San José (average of $183). Flying from Raleigh to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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.

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

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 March 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,291 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
1,570 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,422 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
2,905 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,464 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,291 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Raleigh to San José. 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 Raleigh to San José?

    For as low as $417, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Raleigh in 6h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1819 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $138. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $153 and $238, respectively. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to San José for 66% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $108 and United Airlines from $108 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Raleigh to San José?

    Most of the time, Raleigh to San José flights that have layovers will stop in Miami. Panama City is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Raleigh to San José.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Miami?

    Most Miami visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are located about 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $27 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Travelers on a layover in Panama City can visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal, by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively after landing at Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $11 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Raleigh to San José flights?

    Raleigh to San José flights have a layover in Fort Lauderdale least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to San José (average of $183). Flying from Raleigh to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 7 airlines flying from Raleigh to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$153Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$238Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$274Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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