How long is the flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in North Carolina you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Charlotte to San José takes 4h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Raleigh to San José takes 7h 24m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Frontier, JetBlue, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from North Carolina to Costa Rica

What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

American Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from North Carolina according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 67% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from North Carolina to Costa Rica on average per day?

As of May 2026, 1 flights take off from North Carolina and land in Costa Rica each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00AM, with 100% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from North Carolina to Costa Rica on average per week?

12 flights are operational weekly from North Carolina to Costa Rica as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica is 9 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:19 pm - 7:10 am

RDU

SJO

16h 51m

1 stop

4:08 am - 2:28 pm

SJO

RDU

8h 20m

1 stop

$305Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 19

6:05 am - 12:10 pm

ORF

LIR

8h 05m

1 stop

4:30 pm - 10:03 am

LIR

ORF

15h 33m

1 stop

$306United Airlines

Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2

6:00 am - 7:52 pm

ORF

SJO

15h 52m

2 stops

2:52 pm - 10:29 am

SJO

ORF

17h 37m

2 stops

$307American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5

6:31 pm - 11:05 am

RDU

SJO

18h 34m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 10:01 am

SJO

RDU

18h 56m

2 stops

$307American Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

9:35 pm - 8:20 am

ORF

SJO

12h 45m

1 stop

9:35 am - 9:01 pm

SJO

ORF

9h 26m

1 stop

$352Frontier

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

6:50 am - 12:57 pm

CLT

SJO

8h 07m

1 stop

9:35 am - 11:29 am

SJO

CLT

23h 54m

1 stop

$360Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18

1:12 pm - 8:20 am

CLT

SJO

21h 08m

1 stop

9:35 am - 12:17 pm

SJO

CLT

24h 42m

1 stop

$364Frontier

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3

9:00 am - 1:01 pm

CLT

LIR

6h 01m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 11:00 pm

LIR

CLT

6h 55m

1 stop

$371JetBlue

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11

8:30 am - 8:20 am

AVL

SJO

25h 50m

1 stop

9:35 am - 10:33 pm

SJO

AVL

10h 58m

1 stop

$405Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 9

6:50 am - 1:01 pm

CLT

LIR

8h 11m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 11:00 pm

LIR

CLT

6h 55m

1 stop

$420JetBlue

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

Copa Airlines flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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Copa Airlines

Oct 11

RDU4:19 pmRaleigh-Durham

16h 51m

1 stop

SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 19

SJO4:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 20m

1 stop

RDU2:28 pmRaleigh-Durham

$305

Copa Airlines

Oct 25

RDU4:09 pmRaleigh-Durham

16h 57m

1 stop

SJO7:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 30

SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 06m

1 stop

RDU2:15 pmRaleigh-Durham

$310

Copa Airlines

Oct 14

RDU4:19 pmRaleigh-Durham

16h 51m

1 stop

SJO7:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 8

SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 06m

1 stop

RDU1:15 pmRaleigh-Durham

$315

American Airlines flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica

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Sep 1

ORF6:00 amNorfolk

15h 52m

2 stops

SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 5

SJO2:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 37m

2 stops

ORF10:29 amNorfolk

$307

American Airlines

Aug 27

RDU8:19 pmRaleigh-Durham

18h 07m

1 stop

SJO12:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 3

SJO2:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 07m

1 stop

RDU11:59 pmRaleigh-Durham

$308

American Airlines

Sep 10

ORF6:45 pmNorfolk

18h 20m

2 stops

SJO11:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 20

SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 04m

2 stops

ORF10:09 amNorfolk

$312

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RaleighSan José

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Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/11

4:19 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

4:08 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$305

NorfolkLiberia

ORF - LIR

ORFLIR

Norfolk

Wed 5/27

6:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Liberia

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-10:03 am

1 stop15h 33m

$306

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops15h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

2:52 pm-10:29 am

2 stops17h 37m

$307

RaleighSan José

RDU - SJO

RDUSJO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

6:31 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

1:05 pm-10:01 am

2 stops18h 56m

$307

NorfolkSan José

ORF - SJO

ORFSJO

Norfolk

Sat 8/15

9:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

9:35 am-9:01 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$352

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 7/11

6:50 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/18

9:35 am-11:29 am

1 stop23h 54m

$360

CharlotteSan José

CLT - SJO

CLTSJO

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/26

1:12 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

9:35 am-12:17 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$364

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CharlotteLiberia

CLT - LIR

CLTLIR

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/6

9:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Liberia

Fri 9/11

2:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$371

AshevilleSan José

AVL - SJO

AVLSJO

Asheville Regional

Sat 7/4

8:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

9:35 am-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$405

CharlotteLiberia

CLT - LIR

CLTLIR

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/6

6:50 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Liberia

Sat 9/12

2:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$420

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from North Carolina is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $82, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in June, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from North Carolina to Costa Rica during December average around $108.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from North Carolina. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $691. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $791. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest North Carolina to Costa Rica flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from North Carolina when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $417 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from North Carolina for as low as $371 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$395
Fastest flight time	4h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from North Carolina in the past 72 hours is $395. The best round-trip flight deal from North Carolina to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $671.

The fastest flight from North Carolina to Costa Rica takes 4h 05m

Direct flights go from North Carolina to Costa Rica every day.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From North Carolina there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to Costa Rica is 9 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from North Carolina to Costa Rica?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between North Carolina and Costa Rica, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 76.58% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-900 with 4.50%, Airbus A220-300 with 3.60%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 2.70%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $123	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,454 reviews	Search Delta flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $140	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,954 reviews	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,700 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,584 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,973 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,634 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,670 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $351	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,300 reviews	Search Southwest flights
GOL	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,215 reviews	Search GOL flights

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