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Mon, Jun 15
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£167
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Sat, Jun 20
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£174
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Sat, Jun 20
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£181
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Sat, Jun 20
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£181
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Tue, Jun 16
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£188
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Wed, Jun 17
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£218
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Mon, Jun 15 – Thu, Jun 18
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£372
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£380
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£390
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Sat, Jun 20 – Tue, Jun 23
Raleigh RDUSan José SJO

£397
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Sat, Jun 20 – Tue, Jun 23
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£405
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Tue, Jun 16 – Fri, Jun 19
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£411
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Raleigh–Durham International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
293
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Raleigh to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
6 Jun
96%
22°C18°C
13 Jun
81%
27°C15°C
Sunday
7 Jun
98%
20°C18°C
14 Jun
84%
27°C16°C
Monday
8 Jun
97%
18°C14°C
15 Jun
89%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
73%
21°C14°C
16 Jun
92%
23°C16°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
74%
24°C14°C
17 Jun
95%
23°C16°C
Thursday
11 Jun
81%
26°C14°C
18 Jun
94%
23°C15°C
Friday
12 Jun
91%
24°C16°C
19 Jun
90%
24°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, Avianca, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Raleigh and San José have 293 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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