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 $105 One Way, $238 Round Trip

Prices starting at $238 for return flights and $105 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.

Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 30
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$238 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Jan 9 from Raleigh to San José, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $238 found 4 days ago
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$255 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Raleigh to San José, returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $255 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$258 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Raleigh to San José, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $258 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 12
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$263 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 10 from Raleigh to San José, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $263 found 6 days ago
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
RDU
Raleigh
SJO
San José
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Feb 23 from Raleigh to San José, returning Thu, Mar 5, priced at $276 found 6 days 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
$125 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$142 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,387 reviews)
Convenient location. shuttle to airport is great. Good breakfast and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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 Rio Segundo Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$182 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,003 reviews)
Room spotless, staff amazing. A+

Reviewed on Dec 13, 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
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$145 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,459 reviews)
Did not have breakfast. Shuttle service was great

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$125 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$142 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,387 reviews)
Convenient location. shuttle to airport is great. Good breakfast and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$104 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,933 reviews)
The staff are kind and helpful, the rooms are clean and lovely, and the restaurant has great food! Only 5 mins from the airport too.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$74 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,794 reviews)
Large rooms. Good hot water. Huge lobby and lounge. Very good service. Food and drinks are reasonably priced compared to other areas of Costa rica. Room was quiet even with the close proximity to the airport. Piano lounge. Huge breakfast buffet? Well worth the extra charge.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Barceló San José
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
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$182 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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! (1,003 reviews)
Room spotless, staff amazing. A+

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$74 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,794 reviews)
Large rooms. Good hot water. Huge lobby and lounge. Very good service. Food and drinks are reasonably priced compared to other areas of Costa rica. Room was quiet even with the close proximity to the airport. Piano lounge. Huge breakfast buffet? Well worth the extra charge.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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 Dec 23 to Dec 24
$116 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (1,000 reviews)
The restaurant on the property was very nice and the food was delicious. The shuttle service to the airport was awesome. Some reasons I am not giving it 5 stars: we had a visibly dirty glass left from the last person, the TV didn’t work properly and the bed wasn’t very comfortable. It was a okay ...

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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 Alajuela Alajuela
The price is $65 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$65 total
per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (700 reviews)
Thanks it was nice to have a shuttle from or to the airport. And also nice to have a swimming pool on site. The service was just awesome

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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 ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$123 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$140 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
Clean and quaint. Sweet people. Worth the price and convenience!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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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