RDU - SJO

$130 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to San José departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$300
Typical prices: $511-$298
Copa Airlines
Fri 10/16Tue 11/10
RDU - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $138-$191
Delta
Tue 8/11
RDU - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $300 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $317 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San José (RDU-SJO)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to San José

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 10
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 7:10 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 51m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:59 am - 1:27 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 28m
1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 11:49 am
RDU
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SJO
8h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 12:42 am
SJO
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RDU
9h 28m
1 stop
$302Delta
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 7:10 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 51m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 20m
1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 12:03 pm
RDU
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SJO
17h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 9:35 am
SJO
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RDU
16h 38m
2 stops
$307American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:52 pm
RDU
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SJO
14h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 9:35 am
SJO
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RDU
16h 38m
2 stops
$312American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 11:05 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 10:26 am
SJO
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RDU
20h 03m
1 stop
$313American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 29
Copa Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 1:51 pm
RDU
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SJO
23h 29m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
18h 11m
1 stop
$315Copa Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:21 pm
RDU
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SJO
7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:56 pm
SJO
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RDU
14h 01m
2 stops
$317United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:53 pm
RDU
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SJO
13h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:27 am
SJO
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RDU
16h 31m
2 stops
$318American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:53 pm
RDU
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SJO
10h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:55 pm
SJO
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RDU
6h 59m
1 stop
$322American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to San José departing in October.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San José is September, where tickets cost $334 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $536 and $525 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to San José

When to book flights from Raleigh to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to San José was $130 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Raleigh to San José.

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

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Raleigh?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to San José.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $598 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 $488 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Raleigh 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 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8418 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
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No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
ATL - ECP
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No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Avoid at all costs. My wife had to stay back on a connecting flight as her parents flight was delayed. 10 days later on the way back they cancelled all our flights. We had to rebook all four of us on the next days flight.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

I felt scammed. The priced advertised was different than what I paid. I paid the whole some online. I then got a call 20 minutes later saying I need to paid 70 more person. She said the price online is not the guaranteed price.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

Flight was delayed an no one cares, or try to help passengers to get the conexión.

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

The "on the ground" A/C was not working. It was so hot while waiting to get in the air, a passenger from the rear of the plan declared "I just can't!" and waited in the gangway until time to close the doors. It was miserable. But the crew were champs and had an amazing attitude. I know they were as miserable as we were but didn't let that affect their performance.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

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