What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica one-way?

$91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $117 and $120, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 10 days in advance to save up to 66% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 10 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $296, or $492 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $245.

Can I find deals for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

Mon 6/96:00 amTYS - SJO

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/1711:32 amSJO - TYS

1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$284

Tue 5/139:00 amAVL - SJO

2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - AVL

1 stop21h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$286

Wed 7/164:21 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop17h 14mCopa Airlines

Mon 7/215:52 amSJO - RDU

1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$289

Thu 6/512:37 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/1111:32 amSJO - RDU

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$293

Sat 5/105:25 amRDU - SJO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Sat 5/242:30 pmSJO - RDU

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$296

Mon 4/285:00 amRDU - SJO

2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/126:03 amSJO - RDU

1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$300

Mon 5/196:34 pmCLT - SJO

1 stop17h 53mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/2811:32 amSJO - CLT

1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$304

Sun 5/410:36 pmCLT - SJO

1 stop13h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/2811:32 amSJO - CLT

1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$315

Thu 7/245:00 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop19h 11mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/315:30 amSJO - RDU

1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$342

Tue 6/37:45 amRDU - SJO

1 stop6h 10mJetBlue

Fri 6/61:00 pmSJO - RDU

1 stop7h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 4/22

$361

Fri 6/65:40 pmORF - SJO

1 stop19h 53mSpirit Airlines

Fri 6/1311:32 amSJO - ORF

1 stop21h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$379

Fri 6/610:28 amORF - SJO

2 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/1311:32 amSJO - ORF

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$387

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Mon 6/96:00 amTYS - SJO

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/1711:32 amSJO - TYS

1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$284

Wed 7/164:21 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop17h 14mCopa Airlines

Mon 7/215:52 amSJO - RDU

1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$289

Sat 5/105:25 amRDU - SJO

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Sat 5/242:30 pmSJO - RDU

1 stop7h 49mDelta

Deal found 4/21

$296

Mon 4/285:00 amRDU - SJO

2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/126:03 amSJO - RDU

1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$300

Mon 5/196:34 pmCLT - SJO

1 stop17h 53mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/2811:32 amSJO - CLT

1 stop7h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$304

Tue 6/37:45 amRDU - SJO

1 stop6h 10mJetBlue

Fri 6/61:00 pmSJO - RDU

1 stop7h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 4/22

$361

Thu 5/295:00 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/65:30 amSJO - RDU

1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$366

Tue 5/139:00 amAVL - SJO

2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - AVL

1 stop21h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$286

Sun 6/226:00 amRDU - LIR

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Sun 7/612:35 pmLIR - RDU

1 stop9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/21

$576

Thu 6/512:37 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/1111:32 amSJO - RDU

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/20

$293

Fri 6/203:15 pmCLT - LIR

1 stop22h 45mAir Canada

Sat 6/281:00 pmLIR - CLT

2 stops30h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 4/22

$711

Fri 6/65:40 pmORF - SJO

1 stop19h 53mSpirit Airlines

Fri 6/1311:32 amSJO - ORF

1 stop21h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$379

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Sun 4/275:31 amGSO - SJO

1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/26:05 amSJO - GSO

1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$481

Sun 4/276:14 amCLT - SJO

2 stops28h 07mCopa Airlines

Wed 5/75:52 amSJO - CLT

2 stops10h 50mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$521

Mon 4/2810:14 amRDU - SJO

1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/126:03 amSJO - RDU

1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$296

Mon 4/287:46 pmRDU - SJO

2 stops13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/124:20 pmSJO - RDU

2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$518

Mon 4/285:00 amRDU - SJO

2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/126:03 amSJO - RDU

1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$300

Wed 4/304:18 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop17h 17mCopa Airlines

Sun 5/45:52 amSJO - RDU

1 stop6h 37mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$343

Wed 4/305:43 pmCLT - SJO

1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines

Mon 5/512:55 amSJO - CLT

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$387

Wed 4/302:43 pmCLT - SJO

2 stops11h 07mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/512:55 amSJO - CLT

1 stop13h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$390

Wed 4/306:10 amRDU - LIR

1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/53:25 pmLIR - RDU

1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$577

Thu 5/18:56 pmORF - SJO

1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines

Sun 5/412:23 pmSJO - ORF

1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$467

Thu 5/111:21 amORF - SJO

2 stops9h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/312:55 amSJO - ORF

1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$511

Fri 5/23:22 pmORF - SJO

1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/102:15 pmSJO - ORF

1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines

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$427

One-way flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica
Search for one-way flight options from North Carolina to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Wed 5/289:45 pmCLT - SJO

1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$91

Mon 4/287:09 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop6h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$114

Sun 5/184:19 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop17h 16mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$117

Wed 5/146:43 amRDU - SJO

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$120

Sat 5/317:16 pmRDU - SJO

1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$121

Fri 6/69:51 pmGSO - SJO

2 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$128

Tue 4/295:20 amRDU - SJO

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$143

Sat 5/248:04 pmCLT - SJO

2 stops41h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$145

Fri 6/66:00 amTYS - SJO

1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$147

Sat 6/146:25 amRDU - LIR

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$166

Mon 6/95:00 pmRDU - LIR

1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$168

Thu 5/85:48 amAVL - SJO

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$177

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RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/23

11:22 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

2:20 pm-9:07 am

1 stop16h 47m

$280

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

11:32 am-7:19 pm

1 stop29h 47m

$284

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-10:27 am

2 stops27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

12:28 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 42m

$286

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/16

4:21 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/21

5:52 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$289

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

12:37 pm-10:27 am

1 stop23h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

11:32 am-7:07 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$293

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

5:25 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

2:30 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$296

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/19

6:34 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:32 am-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$304

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/4

10:36 pm-10:24 am

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

11:32 am-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$315

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/24

5:00 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/31

5:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$342

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

1:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$361

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica 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 NC to CR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from North Carolina to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,286 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,765 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,408 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,906 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica one-way?
$91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $117 and $120, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on North Carolina to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica 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 9 airlines flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$78	Average$156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$207	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$248	Average$549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$254	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$295	Average$580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$330	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$345	Average$709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$357	Average$691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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