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, $236 Round Trip

Prices starting at $236 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
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$130 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (2,312 reviews)
"My stay was very peaceful"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$129 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy parking"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich,, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$119 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,292 reviews)
"Our room was near the what i believe the storage room and was noise all afternoon."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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

Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$72 total
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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! (1,692 reviews)
"Very friendly"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 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
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$130 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (2,312 reviews)
"My stay was very peaceful"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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
The price is $101 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$101 total
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (2,671 reviews)
"Only stayed for a quick night before my flight out, met all my needs for the night"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$129 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy parking"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$72 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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! (1,692 reviews)
"Very friendly"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$105 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the shuttle to the airport. Restaurant was great."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 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
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$62 total
Sep 27 - Sep 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (664 reviews)
"Clean room, pool area very clean and quiet"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$121 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
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)
"Food, amazing,"

Reviewed on May 28, 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 ...

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
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$121 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
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...
"Food, amazing,"

Reviewed on May 28, 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
$151 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$171 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

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