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 $109 One Way, $250 Round Trip

Prices starting at $250 for return flights and $109 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.

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
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$145 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$153 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
This was a great hotel that was conveniently located by the airport. It was also easy to find and convenient for our rental car drop off. The staff was amazing. It’s kind of a no-frills hotel but it was clean well kept and had a beautiful bar restaurant area to eat at late in the evening. There were ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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
$117 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
$132 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,369 reviews)
Exceptional hotel. Beautiful views and convenient to the mall. The breakfast selection was superb. I would definitely stay here again. The proximity to the airport is ideal with a shuttle to the airport in about 10 mins or less.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$104 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews)
It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$145 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$89 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,751 reviews)
The facilities are old

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, 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, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$153 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
This was a great hotel that was conveniently located by the airport. It was also easy to find and convenient for our rental car drop off. The staff was amazing. It’s kind of a no-frills hotel but it was clean well kept and had a beautiful bar restaurant area to eat at late in the evening. There were ...

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$104 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews)
It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$116 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
We had to book a room here last minute because of a flight delay. Check in was easy, and the room was comfortable. We would stay again!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
$45 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$51 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (680 reviews)
I love this hotel. It is a little oasis near the busy square and very close to the airport. I've stayed here several times and it is always perfect. Peaceful quiet spot and everything you might need is within a few minutes walk.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
I just stayed for one day but will return. The room was spacious and clean with AC and comfortable bed. Excellent mountain view! There’s a really nice pool also. There’s a very famous pizza restaurant at the property so perhaps at night could get a bit loud, but it’s low noise so I didn’t mind. The ...

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star 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

Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
I just stayed for one day but will return. The room was spacious and clean with AC and comfortable bed. Excellent mountain view! There’s a really nice pool also. There’s a very famous pizza restaurant at the property so perhaps at night could get a bit loud, but it’s low noise so I didn’t mind. The ...

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela
$141 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$160 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

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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