Cheap flights from RDU to SJO (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to SJO starting at $130 One Way, $300 Round Trip

Prices starting at $300 for return flights and $130 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$300 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from Raleigh to San José, returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $300 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$307 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Raleigh to San José, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $307 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$319 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Raleigh to San José, returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $319 found 3 days ago
Sat, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 13
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$457 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from Raleigh to San José, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $457 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$466 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Raleigh to San José, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $466 found 11 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$110 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,535 reviews)
"My legs are all bit up seems like they had bed bugs. The cleaning staff found some marijuana residue where I was rolling up and charged me for smoking in the room while I shared my room with my four children. They refused to take the charge off after the front desk staff agreed they saw me leave ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$107 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with very large rooms, bar and restaurant in the hotel so no need to travel unless you were looking for something more upscale there is an adjacent mall and casino not part of the hotel for additional nighttime entertainment. We arrived late and too tired to take ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$116 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,149 reviews)
"beautiful space for the weary traveler. Clean spacious and staff that speaks both English and Spanish."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$110 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,535 reviews)
"My legs are all bit up seems like they had bed bugs. The cleaning staff found some marijuana residue where I was rolling up and charged me for smoking in the room while I shared my room with my four children. They refused to take the charge off after the front desk staff agreed they saw me leave ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$107 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable hotel with very large rooms, bar and restaurant in the hotel so no need to travel unless you were looking for something more upscale there is an adjacent mall and casino not part of the hotel for additional nighttime entertainment. We arrived late and too tired to take ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$130 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great overall! The only disappointment was with the spa. We were hoping to end our last two day with massages, but unfortunately the spa didn’t respond until the following day, so we weren’t able to schedule our appointments. Aside from that, our stay was wonderful. The home was beautiful, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$123 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$139 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast and room was clean and very nice!"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$112 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,078 reviews)
"This was my second time and I’m very impressed and satisfied with their hospitality will always recommend"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$117 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"A lovely locally owned hotel. It was easy to get a shuttle from the airport. The staff was kind and accommodating. Breakfast is included. Quite a pretty little place tucked away and close to SJO. Stay here when you fly to CR!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$74 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$104 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$104 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
"Son muy inflexibles con las horas de salida y encontré visible insectos desagradables"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
$121 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews)
"They just finished painting the pool edge...looks great. This is our 3 year at the Trapp Family Inn. The only thing that was different was it was warmer than usually in San Jose than in previous years. The rooms were definitely warmer, but we were glad we had ceiling fans. Service, Food, and hospitality ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RDU to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from RDU to SJO?
Unfortunately, you won't find any direct flights on this route. But American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines can get you from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
From Raleigh, the eclectic sights and sounds of San José are around 8 hours and 8 minutes away. Book your favorite seat, or maybe even upgrade to one with a bit more legroom, and travel to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Typically, it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to get from RDU to SJO. You'll be in your seat for quite some time, so consider bringing your own entertainment, like a novel or your travel journal.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you want to book with an airline that flies direct from RDU to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you're out of luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to your destination.

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