SJO - RDU

$162 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Raleigh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Raleigh departing on 12/21. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Raleigh, 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 San José to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Overall average: $313
Copa Airlines
Fri 2/13Mon 2/23
SJO - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $168-$259
Delta
Sun 12/21
SJO - RDU • 1 stop
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Raleigh (SJO-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Raleigh 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 San José to Raleigh

Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 23
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 1:14 pm
SJO
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RDU
6h 24m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 7:06 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 54m1 stop
$228Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 23
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 1:14 pm
SJO
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RDU
6h 24m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 7:06 am
RDU
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SJO
16h 54m1 stop
$229Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 6:48 pm
SJO
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RDU
10h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:03 am - 12:45 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 42m1 stop
$241American Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 1:14 pm
SJO
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RDU
6h 24m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 9:52 pm
RDU
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SJO
7h 40m1 stop
$244Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 12:19 pm
SJO
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RDU
10h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:03 am - 12:45 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 42m1 stop
$245American Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:43 pm
SJO
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RDU
11h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 12:23 pm
RDU
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SJO
18h 54m1 stop
$252American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 8:32 pm
SJO
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RDU
6h 57m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:15 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 05m1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 8:40 pm
SJO
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RDU
30h 09m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:15 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 05m1 stop
$276Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:58 pm
SJO
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RDU
24h 23m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 12:22 pm
RDU
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SJO
26h 35m2 stops
$284Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 12:19 pm
SJO
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RDU
10h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:03 am - 12:23 pm
RDU
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SJO
8h 20m2 stops
$287American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Raleigh 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 San José to Raleigh?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Raleigh, 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 San José to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $416 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Raleigh, 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 San José to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Raleigh

When to book flights from San José to Raleigh

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Raleigh was $154 for a one-way ticket and $228 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Raleigh are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $413 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $361 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 San José to Raleigh.

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

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

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and RDU 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 San José to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh from San José 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 San José to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Raleigh. 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8009 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

10.0 ExcellentMargaret, Dec 2025
BOS - PIT
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I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

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

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Staff on board was excellent. Positive upbeat helpful- like it used to be.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

We spent too much time on board waiting for takeoff.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

we were delayed because of some safety check that wasn't done or available

Qatar Airways only had spicy meals on the menu in economy class. You might want to get food in the airport before boarding.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Friendly crew. Poor food service maybe due to full flight. All in all, you get what you pay for.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

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