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$84+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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CLT — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$628

Good round-trip deal

$607 or less

Good one-way deal

$325 or less
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From North Carolina to Costa Rica
One-way flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica.
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/109:34 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop15h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/712:50 amSJO - RDU
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$284
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Tue 3/259:53 pmRDU - SJO
2 stops14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/38:25 amSJO - RDU
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$285
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/194:11 pmRDU - SJO
1 stop17h 23mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/244:09 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/296:44 amRDU - SJO
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/82:10 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop16h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$296
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Sun 3/236:07 pmCLT - SJO
2 stops7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/2412:50 amSJO - CLT
2 stops14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/35:35 pmCLT - SJO
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/74:10 amSJO - CLT
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$312
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Tue 3/46:00 amRDU - SJO
1 stop7h 06mJetBlue
Tue 4/111:29 pmSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/276:30 amAVL - SJO
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1012:23 pmSJO - AVL
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
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Sat 2/225:50 amRDU - SJO
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Tue 2/257:00 amSJO - RDU
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$377
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Sun 3/26:12 pmORF - SJO
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/712:24 pmSJO - ORF
1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/266:30 amRDU - SJO
1 stop29h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:30 amSJO - RDU
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$397
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Thu 3/1311:25 amORF - SJO
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2012:50 amSJO - ORF
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$425

Find flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

9:34 pm-11:21 am

1 stop15h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/7

12:50 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 13m

$284

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

9:53 pm-10:25 am

2 stops14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/3

8:25 am-10:26 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$285

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

4:11 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

4:09 am-2:26 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$290

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

6:44 am-6:24 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

2:10 pm-8:26 am

1 stop16h 16m

$296

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 3/23

6:07 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops7h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/24

12:50 am-5:02 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$309

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/3

5:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/7

4:10 am-11:18 am

2 stops29h 08m

$312

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

11:29 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 26m

$340

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

Sun 4/27

6:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

12:23 pm-11:24 am

1 stop21h 01m

$354

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sun 3/2

6:12 pm-11:24 am

1 stop18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/7

12:24 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$392

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

6:30 am-10:11 am

1 stop29h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

5:30 am-4:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$397

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Travel insights for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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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?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Costa Rica. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USNC to CR0 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).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    $84 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 $96 and $125, 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 8 airlines flying from North Carolina to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$208Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$248Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$262Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$317Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$326Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$438Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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