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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to San José (CLT-SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $118 for one-way flights and $313 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 29
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$313 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Charlotte to San José, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $313 found 4 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 25
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$317 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from Charlotte to San José, returning Fri, Jul 25, priced at $317 found 6 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$333 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Charlotte to San José, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $333 found 10 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 29
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$337 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from Charlotte to San José, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $337 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 30
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$339 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from Charlotte to San José, returning Wed, Jul 30, priced at $339 found 11 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 12
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$341 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 22 from Charlotte to San José, returning Tue, Aug 12, priced at $341 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$363 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from Charlotte to San José, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $363 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 11
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$591 Roundtrip, just found
$591
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Charlotte to San José, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $591 just found
avianca
Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$597 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$597
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from Charlotte to San José, returning Mon, Aug 4, priced at $597 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 11
CLT
Charlotte
SJO
San José
$606 Roundtrip, just found
$606
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Charlotte to San José, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $606 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to San José (SJO)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $225 - $497 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San José

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. SJO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $467
SJO
Juan Santamaria Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $467
Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to San José (SJO)
Origin airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, avianca
Roundtrip price
$312
Distance
1754 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 10 mins

Charlotte to San José Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Charlotte to San José

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Charlotte to San José are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Charlotte to San José with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Charlotte to San José

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Charlotte to San José: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Charlotte to San José

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Charlotte to San José in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $118 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Charlotte to San José flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Charlotte to San José airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) cost?
Grab cheap return flights starting at $661 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a American Airlines flight leaving CLT on July 28 2025 and touching down at SJO. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CLT to SJO?
The cheapest flights from CLT to SJO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
When flying out of Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT), you can board a direct flight to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CLT to SJO?
Travel from CLT to SJO with American Airlines. This carrier currently offers the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting from $418. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from CLT on August 4 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
On average, there's only 1 nonstop flight taking off from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) each day. If this doesn't fit your travel plans, consider flights with a layover. Just filter your search results on Expedia to include one or more stops to find a better alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Flights between CLT and SJO are their busiest at 11 AM. For a more relaxed trip and possibly cheaper prices, choose a time when demand is lower.
What day of the week has the most flights from CLT to SJO?
If you travel on a Monday, you'll get the widest range of options for flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).
What is the earliest flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Take the earliest flight at around 11:00AM UTC-5, departing from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). You'll be flying for roughly 4h 20m, touching down at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) at approximately 2:20PM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Flights from CLT to SJO have an average travel time of 4 hours and 20 minutes. The distance between these two airports is 1,750 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Choose a flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San José from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is the only airport in San José with direct flights from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT). Consider the options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from CLT to SJO are generally more expensive. To lock in the best prices, start searching for flights ahead of time. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may score a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a CLT to SJO flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing a CLT to SJO flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. After choosing your ideal flights and accommodations, consider adding extras like car rentals, tours and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you booked your CLT to SJO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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