RDU - SJO

$130 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Typical prices: $275-$442
Copa Airlines
Mon 10/12Thu 10/22
RDU - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $133-$200
American Airlines
Fri 8/21
RDU - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $290 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 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 • 7h 01m (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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to San José

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 7:10 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 51m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:48 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
21h 40m
1 stop
$290Copa Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 8:19 am
RDU
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SJO
18h 00m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
18h 33m
1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 10:58 am
RDU
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SJO
20h 39m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 20m
1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 1:00 pm
RDU
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SJO
18h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 11:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 23m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:53 pm
RDU
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SJO
14h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 4:43 pm
SJO
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RDU
25h 14m
1 stop
$308American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 10
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 10:58 am
RDU
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SJO
20h 39m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:59 am - 1:27 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 28m
1 stop
$310Copa Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 11:58 am
RDU
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SJO
8h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 12:23 am
SJO
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RDU
9h 00m
1 stop
$312Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 1:00 pm
RDU
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SJO
18h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 8:03 am
SJO
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RDU
17h 40m
1 stop
$313American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 11:05 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 54m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 10:40 am
SJO
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RDU
17h 55m
1 stop
$314American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
Copa Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 10:58 am
RDU
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SJO
20h 39m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:58 am - 2:28 pm
SJO
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RDU
8h 30m
1 stop
$315Copa 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 $340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $563 and $537 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 8 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 6% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to San José was $130 for a one-way ticket and $290 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 $622 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $492 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8454 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
RDU - LGA
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Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

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.

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

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

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Everything was great except boarding for the flight from Charlotte to Raleigh and seating from New Orleans to Charlotte.

For an over three hour long flight one pack of cookies was not enough.

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

Unlike other airlines, did not allow for basic economy flexibility for new COVID spike. Disappointing.

It's not JetBlues fault but there was a smell on the plane (possibly other travelers) and 3 children behind me that never quit whining. Soccor fans that were very loud. Pilot brought the plane down from high altitude quickly, dropping us hu dress of feet at a time. I've never felt that intense of dropping on other airlines (usually fly Southwest Airlines). But I arrived safely and I'm thankful for that.

The aircraft was fine, it’s was just the service. The flight got canceled several times and that was very inconvenient for my 69 years old mom.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

I liked that boarding and take off were timely despite a 15 minute delay due to weather. The pilot communicated with us the entire flight keeping us informed re: turbulance and slight delays on the runway after we landed.

I didn't like the 2 hour delay and then mechanical issue once we were on board.

Realize ahead of a 6:30 am flight that you have a completely flat tire that needs replacement. They should have never boarded everyone. They kept us at the gate with the door closed for ALMOST but not quite 3 hours. The plane had been sitting there from the night before. At the 2 hour mark of sitting there, they came through with a bottle of water and cups. Never offered snacks. Never offered a real apology. People missed connecting flights completely. Absolutely no apology. Just yep you are going to miss your connection completely. I don’t know if you can get to your destination today. The new boy time there was a seemingly heartfelt apology was when they said they were sorry and then fifer everyone an opportunity for a credit card. It was so poor. Lucky for us, our funeral was not the same day as our flight or we would have missed it. All for an avoidable repair that could have been done before we even set foot on the plane.

Boarding and take off from airport was on time. The crew and pilot were great!

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