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$111 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San José

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$284
Overall average: $623
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/5Mon 2/9
CLT - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$634
Typical prices: $662-$999
American Airlines
Wed 4/1Wed 4/8
CLT - SJO • Non-stop
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At CLT, security lines can be long at terminals B and C.
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San José (CLT-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to San José

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:01 pm - 11:37 am
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18h 36m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 12:40 am
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10h 10m1 stop
$284Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:29 pm - 11:40 am
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41h 11m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 1:54 pm
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23h 23m1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
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6:47 pm - 12:22 pm
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18h 35m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 11:56 pm
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9h 25m1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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7:00 am - 6:55 pm
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12h 55m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 12:40 am
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10h 10m1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 7
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7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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9h 30m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 12:40 am
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10h 10m1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:00 am - 6:55 pm
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12h 55m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 8:26 am
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17h 55m1 stop
$294Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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5:55 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
7h 27m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 8:26 am
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17h 55m1 stop
$295Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
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7:00 am - 6:55 pm
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12h 55m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 11:56 pm
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9h 25m1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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9h 30m1 stop
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1:31 pm - 8:26 am
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17h 55m1 stop
$297Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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5:55 am - 12:22 pm
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7h 27m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:56 pm
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10h 21m2 stops
$298Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Charlotte to San José is October, where tickets cost $340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $750 and $748 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to San José

 
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CLT

At CLT, security lines can be long. Check terminals A and E for shorter lines compared to B and C.

SJO

At SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit. Hotels often provide useful options.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$111
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Flight from Charlotte to San José

When to book flights from Charlotte to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to San José was $111 for a one-way ticket and $284 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charlotte and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from Charlotte.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charlotte to San José?

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charlotte to San José?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charlotte to San José?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to San José?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charlotte and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charlotte to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Charlotte to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $632 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $681 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Charlotte to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Charlotte to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Charlotte is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Charlotte to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charlotte to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Charlotte to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $716 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Charlotte Douglas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Charlotte Douglas

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charlotte to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

8.0 ExcellentSudhir, Jan 2026
MCI - LGA
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

This flight was no comparison to our prior flight. I'm thinking it all has to do with the age of the aircraft.

This flight was a first class choice and left much to be desired. Seat backs on seats were falling apart and torn. Seats actually didn't come to a "full & upright position". Pull out table was sprung. Not any significant leg room. All in all we were on an obviously older plane and felt overcharged for what we received as first class.

A 12 hour flight during the day with one real meal service - are you kidding? Also the breakfast was one of the worst and not what was listed

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

The only thing nice I can say is the flight crew was really nice and apologetic about the situation. They shared as much information as they had and advised us on what we could do about missing connecting flights. The boarding process was so slow. The gate agent was working by herself and should have had someone working with her. It took almost an hour to board because she was trying to board a full flight of people and provide customer service to everyone who was flying standby and/or had questions. It was really chaotic. This didn't help the fact that we were delayed and folks were missing connections the longer it took.

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The flight was delayed by two de-icings. The seatbelt did not work correctly. It did not stay tight.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Sitting on the runway after we land for almost two hours! Not sure if we should blame United or Just Dumpy Vance.

Hotter than Hades in August. Why, why do crews think that in the winter when we are already dressed for cold weather we need a cabin that is 82 degrees. Even the vents were blowing hot air.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

A Spirit agent caused me to miss my flight. The company has not responded for request of refund. Stay away from Spirit.

Bad experience with gate agent. I asked what group she was boarding. She gave me a face and said, with attitude, group 1. I stood back and waited for my group, group 2 to be called. After an awful lot of people boarded she took the mic and announced, now boarding group 5. The lack of professionalism amongst spirit staff is astounding.

Boarding process was slightly delayed but took an extra long time which caused a 30 minutes delay.

Flight cancelled. Only options are to a different city or wait 2 days for a flight to same destination

Our flight was canceled at the last minute after delaying for hours and our whole holiday had to be canceled they could not get another flight next day we had so much planned 3 hotels, Disney tickets, car rental. It was canceled due to cabin crew not showing up.

They cancelled our flight (and others across the country) because crews called out sick. It was a miserable experience.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

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