$185 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Charlotte (CLT)

View $185 flight on Mon, Jul 28, 2025Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon

    Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon

    Book smarter

    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • one key icon

    Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
    Learn about One Key

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $185 for one-way flights and $323 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 8
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$323 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San José to Charlotte, returning Fri, Aug 8, priced at $323 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$324 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from San José to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $324 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 29
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$324 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 23 from San José to Charlotte, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $324 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 23
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$341 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San José to Charlotte, returning Sat, Aug 23, priced at $341 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 27
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$343 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from San José to Charlotte, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $343 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$343 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from San José to Charlotte, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $343 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$346 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from San José to Charlotte, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $346 found 3 days ago
avianca
Mon, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 5
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$537 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$537
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jul 28 from San José to Charlotte, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $537 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 10
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$601 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$601
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from San José to Charlotte, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $601 found 7 hours ago
United
Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31
SJO
San José
CLT
Charlotte
$616 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$616
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Dec 26 from San José to Charlotte, returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $616 found 8 hours ago

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

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $240 - $588 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San José (SJO) to Charlotte (CLT)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, avianca
Roundtrip price
$323
Distance
1754 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 20 mins

San José to Charlotte Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Charlotte

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 San José to Charlotte are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Charlotte with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Charlotte: 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 San José to Charlotte

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 San José to Charlotte in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $185 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 San José to Charlotte 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 San José to Charlotte 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.

 

*Terms apply.

 

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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) cost?
You can find cheap return flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) starting at $727. Grab a seat and start your adventure. 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 SJO on August 6 2025 and touching down at CLT. The price was last updated on July 11 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJO to CLT?
The cheapest flights from SJO to CLT 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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
When setting off from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you can jump on a direct flight to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) with American Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJO to CLT?
Currently, the cheapest carrier operating one-way flights from SJO to CLT is American Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $427. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJO on August 28 2025. Prices were last updated on July 11 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
On average, there is just 1 nonstop flight taking off from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) each day. If this doesn't fit your plans, consider flights with a layover. Just filter your search results on Expedia to include one stop or more to discover the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Flights between SJO and CLT are busiest at 3 PM. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere and possibly cheaper tickets, look for a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to CLT?
Travel on a Friday if you're after the best selection of flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)'s earliest flight to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) takes off at approximately 3:20PM UTC-6. With a travel time of 4h 20m, you'll arrive at around 8:40PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
Flights from SJO to CLT 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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
To avoid possible delays on the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) route, fly before 3 PM. Later flights have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**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 Charlotte from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) is the only airport in Charlotte with direct flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Compare the available options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book your flight from SJO to CLT often results in higher prices. While you might find some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans to boost your chances of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to CLT flight and hotel package?
Booking a SJO to CLT flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)?
It's usually possible to reschedule or cancel your SJO to CLT flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.