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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$294
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$300
San José
San José1 stop$294
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$300

Book Cheap Raleigh to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Costa Rica

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Copa Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 10:58 am
RDU
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SJO
20h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
18h 11m
1 stop
$294Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pm
RDU
-
LIR
7h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 12:42 am
LIR
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RDU
9h 17m
1 stop
$300Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20
Copa Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 9:04 am
RDU
-
SJO
18h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
18h 33m
1 stop
$302Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:10 pm
RDU
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LIR
7h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:34 am
LIR
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RDU
18h 14m
2 stops
$305United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:52 pm
RDU
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SJO
9h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 11:16 am
SJO
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RDU
18h 19m
2 stops
$307American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:26 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 4:43 pm
SJO
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RDU
25h 14m
1 stop
$308American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3
Copa Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 9:04 am
RDU
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SJO
18h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
18h 11m
1 stop
$309Copa Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
Copa Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 9:04 am
RDU
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SJO
18h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 20m
1 stop
$310Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 12:07 pm
RDU
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SJO
18h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:27 am
SJO
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RDU
16h 31m
2 stops
$312American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 12:26 pm
RDU
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SJO
19h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:27 am
SJO
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RDU
16h 31m
2 stops
$313American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica, 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 Raleigh to Costa Rica is December, when tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $169 and $161 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica, 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 Raleigh to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What kind of travel documentation do I need to travel to Costa Rica?

    If you're traveling to Costa Rica as a tourist, you will not need a visa if you're staying for less than 90 days, but you do need to present a return airline ticket upon your arrival. You also need a valid passport, and you need to make sure that your passport is valid for the entire time you are in Costa Rica.

  • If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in Costa Rica, what child car seat laws should I know about before I start driving?

    In Costa Rica, every child up to 12 months of age needs to travel in a rear-facing car seat, and then up to four years old, they need to travel in a forward-facing car seat. Children between the ages of four and six years old need to travel in a booster seat, and then children from six years old to 12 years old need to travel on a booster cushion.

  • What type of public transportation is available to take me from the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    A great choice to get from the airport to the downtown areas is to take bus number 200 offered by TUASA, which makes the journey in around 30min.

  • Are there any facilities for nursing mothers at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    There are two Mamava Nursing Suite locations at this airport, with the first being near gate A6 and the second being near gate C8. These suites offer a bench as well as a fold-down table and electrical outlets, plus a locking door.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    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 Raleigh to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica 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 Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    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 from Raleigh to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Costa Rica?

    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 from Raleigh to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • A very popular destination in Costa Rica for people traveling from Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is to travel to the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). On this route, you will find one-stop service aboard Delta Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
  • One airport that offers a very popular route between Raleigh and Costa Rica is Liberia Airport (LIR). If you would like to travel to this airport from the Raleigh Durham International Airport, you will find one-stop flights aboard Delta Airlines and American Airlines.
  • One of the most convenient ways to travel to the Raleigh Durham International Airport from downtown Raleigh without having to drive yourself is the travel board bus number 100 offered by Go Triangle to the Go Triangle Regional Transit Center, where you can then take the RDU shuttle to the airport. This entire trip takes about 45min.
  • If you are traveling to the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and are looking for a great hotel right at the airport, a good choice is either the Sonesta Select San Jose Airport or the Springhill Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport.
  • If you're looking for a comfortable and convenient place to wait for your flight to Costa Rica, the Raleigh Durham International Airport offers airline lounges from Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, all of which offer comfortable seating, food and beverage options, and entertainment options.

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