# San Jose to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flight deals

For a week-long round trip from San Jose to Raleigh/Durham, look for around $320, allowing any schedule. The cheapest options had a median price of $320 across 4 sets of dates.

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4 date pairs · 10 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026

## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham flight prices at a glance

- **Live price for your dates:** Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from San Jose to Raleigh/Durham for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. [Choose dates for SJO → RDU](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/step/departure). Next departures: [Sun Nov 8](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-8-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 9](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-9-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 10](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-10-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 11](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-11-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 12](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-12-2026/step/return) · [Fri Nov 13](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-13-2026/step/return) · [Sat Nov 14](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-14-2026/step/return) · [Sun Nov 15](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-15-2026/step/return) · [Mon Nov 16](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-16-2026/step/return) · [Tue Nov 17](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-17-2026/step/return) · [Wed Nov 18](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-18-2026/step/return) · [Thu Nov 19](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-19-2026/step/return) · [Fri Nov 20](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-20-2026/step/return) · [Sat Nov 21](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-21-2026/step/return). Months: [Dec 2026](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/step/departure/month/december-2026) · [Jan 2027](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/step/departure/month/january-2027). Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
- **Cheapest found:** Axel-exclusive $321 ($339 on United Airlines) for Tuesday Jan 26–Feb 2, one connection via Newark out and 2 connections via Dulles and Houston back. [Jan 26–Feb 2, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=d7ad075c-4f6c-4e86-aa57-62c6d01c7eab&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1079%2C1407&dep=09%3A05&arr=18%3A47&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1535%2C1535%2C1280&ret_dep=10%3A28&ret_arr=20%3A39&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops)
- **Good price:** about $320 for a week-long round trip (any schedule). [Jan 12–19, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ecdbc776-170f-4041-b5e3-e8e9fe2af216&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1904%2C2191%2C337&ret_dep=19%3A31&ret_arr=12%3A18%2B1&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops)
- **Nonstop:** No nonstop among the fares we saved; the airline schedule may still have one.
- **Cheapest months:** Jan 2027 (typical $321; lowest Axel-exclusive $321 ($339 on American Airlines)) and Dec 2026 (typical $422; lowest Axel-exclusive $422 ($445 on American Airlines)).
- **Axel vs the airline:** Yes. On all 10 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.2–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $21 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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| Trip | Price target | Midpoint | Date pairs checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any schedule (including long or overnight connections) | $320 | $320 | 4 |

Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · SJO–RDU. Examples near these targets: any schedule, [Jan 12–19, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ecdbc776-170f-4041-b5e3-e8e9fe2af216&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1904%2C2191%2C337&ret_dep=19%3A31&ret_arr=12%3A18%2B1&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops).

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 10 trips we checked were at least 5.2% less.

## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flights, airlines and connections

**We haven’t found a nonstop in these saved flights.** The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

- American: Via Miami
- JetBlue: Via New York
- United: Via Newark or Houston

## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham flight prices for the coming months

**Week-long fares from $321.** The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

| Month | Week-long fares found | Nonstop from |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2026 | [Axel-exclusive $422–$620](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=65ec6112-7f55-47e0-85f2-33c1689b60cd&depart=2026-12-22&return=2026-12-29&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C2822%2C1906&dep=15%3A37&arr=08%3A32%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1231%2C2643&ret_dep=05%3A00&ret_arr=21%3A12&ret_stops=1&axel=42163&airline_price=44500), $445 on American Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found |
| Jan 2027 | [Axel-exclusive $321](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ecdbc776-170f-4041-b5e3-e8e9fe2af216&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1904%2C2191%2C337&ret_dep=19%3A31&ret_arr=12%3A18%2B1&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900), $339 on American Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found |



## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff

**Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey.** On Dec 8–15, paying about $61 more avoids the long return below.

- Dec 8–15: lowest fare [Dec 8–15, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $620.28](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ec01fd35-cab1-495a-9b8a-d2da4c085cf4&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1560%2C2792&dep=13%3A55&arr=23%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=3704%2C2823%2C1222&ret_dep=06%3A00&ret_arr=19%3A53&ret_stops=2&axel=62028&airline_price=65500) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops). Outbound SJO–RDU: 1:55pm–11:50pm, about 9 hours, one connection via Newark. Return RDU–SJO: 6am–7:53pm, about 15 hours, 2 connections via Dulles and Newark.  Shorter option [Dec 8–15, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $681.61](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=f36f75d6-6a9e-4031-b969-e8a6fe5e3166&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1560%2C2792&dep=13%3A55&arr=23%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1536%2C1222&ret_dep=10%3A57&ret_arr=19%3A53&ret_stops=1&axel=68161&airline_price=71900) · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop). Outbound SJO–RDU: 1:55pm–11:50pm, about 9 hours, one connection via Newark. Return RDU–SJO: 10:57am–7:53pm, about 10 hours, one connection via Newark.  About $61 more for the round trip.

## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham flights: Axel price vs the airline fare

**Yes.** On all 10 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.2–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $21 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

- United Airlines, Jan 26–Feb 2: $339 on United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $321 ($18 less).

## Why book San Jose to Raleigh/Durham flights with Axel

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## San Jose to Raleigh/Durham fares we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

### December 2026

- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $620.28](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ec01fd35-cab1-495a-9b8a-d2da4c085cf4&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1560%2C2792&dep=13%3A55&arr=23%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=3704%2C2823%2C1222&ret_dep=06%3A00&ret_arr=19%3A53&ret_stops=2&axel=62028&airline_price=65500) · Airline $655.00 · Save $34.72 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) United Airlines (out SJO–RDU 1560 / 2792 13:55–23:50, back RDU–SJO 3704 / 2823 / 1222 06:00–19:53; one connection via Newark out, 2 connections via Dulles and Newark back).  Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $651.53](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=67f1363f-05db-48e0-802e-fc81ad5d7bbf&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1560%2C2792&dep=13%3A55&arr=23%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=3636%2C1080&ret_dep=17%3A57&ret_arr=12%3A42%2B1&ret_stops=1&axel=65153&airline_price=68800) · Airline $688.00 · Save $36.47 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) United Airlines (out SJO–RDU 1560 / 2792 13:55–23:50, back RDU–SJO 3636 / 1080 17:57–12:42+1; one connection via Newark out, one connection via Newark back). Arrive home Dec 16. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $681.61](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=f36f75d6-6a9e-4031-b969-e8a6fe5e3166&depart=2026-12-08&return=2026-12-15&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1560%2C2792&dep=13%3A55&arr=23%3A50&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1536%2C1222&ret_dep=10%3A57&ret_arr=19%3A53&ret_stops=1&axel=68161&airline_price=71900) · Airline $719.00 · Save $37.39 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) United Airlines (out SJO–RDU 1560 / 2792 13:55–23:50, back RDU–SJO 1536 / 1222 10:57–19:53; one connection via Newark out, one connection via Newark back).  Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $421.63](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=65ec6112-7f55-47e0-85f2-33c1689b60cd&depart=2026-12-22&return=2026-12-29&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C2822%2C1906&dep=15%3A37&arr=08%3A32%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1231%2C2643&ret_dep=05%3A00&ret_arr=21%3A12&ret_stops=1&axel=42163&airline_price=44500) · Airline $445.00 · Save $23.37 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-22-2026/return/december-29-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) American Airlines (out SJO–RDU 318 / 2822 / 1906 15:37–08:32+1, back RDU–SJO 1231 / 2643 05:00–21:12; 2 connections via Miami and Charlotte out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $464.73](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=47d6a7b8-9588-4916-8f4e-4b26279d1498&depart=2026-12-22&return=2026-12-29&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C2822%2C1906&dep=15%3A37&arr=08%3A32%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1231%2C2451&ret_dep=05%3A00&ret_arr=13%3A02&ret_stops=1&axel=46473&airline_price=49100) · Airline $491.00 · Save $26.27 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-22-2026/return/december-29-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) American Airlines (out SJO–RDU 318 / 2822 / 1906 15:37–08:32+1, back RDU–SJO 1231 / 2451 05:00–13:02; 2 connections via Miami and Charlotte out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.

### January 2027

- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ecdbc776-170f-4041-b5e3-e8e9fe2af216&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1904%2C2191%2C337&ret_dep=19%3A31&ret_arr=12%3A18%2B1&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · Airline $339.00 · Save $18.48 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) American Airlines (out SJO–RDU 318 / 3184 / 2073 15:56–20:29+1, back RDU–SJO 1904 / 2191 / 337 19:31–12:18+1; 2 connections via Miami and Charlotte out, 2 connections via Charlotte and Miami back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $329.38](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=405fcb23-d39c-4f33-978c-aeec7574abac&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=JetBlue+Airways&ret_airline_code=B6&ret_flights=586%2C1793&ret_dep=11%3A50&ret_arr=22%3A35&ret_stops=1&axel=32938&airline_price=34800) · Airline $348.00 · Save $18.62 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) American Airlines / JetBlue Airways (out SJO–RDU 318 / 3184 / 2073 15:56–20:29+1, back RDU–SJO 586 / 1793 11:50–22:35; 2 connections via Miami and Charlotte out, one connection via New York back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $362.12](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=aa7e279f-0284-405e-b701-f311ea5c90f4&depart=2027-01-12&return=2027-01-19&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=318%2C3184%2C2073&dep=15%3A56&arr=20%3A29%2B1&stops=2&ret_airline=American+Airlines&ret_airline_code=AA&ret_flights=1231%2C337&ret_dep=05%3A00&ret_arr=12%3A18&ret_stops=1&axel=36212&airline_price=38300) · Airline $383.00 · Save $20.88 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) American Airlines (out SJO–RDU 318 / 3184 / 2073 15:56–20:29+1, back RDU–SJO 1231 / 337 05:00–12:18; 2 connections via Miami and Charlotte out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:33Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=dff3cf40-f1df-42ee-908a-09b3e9623fbb&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1079%2C1407&dep=09%3A05&arr=18%3A47&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1383%2C1280&ret_dep=06%3A15&ret_arr=20%3A39&ret_stops=1&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · Airline $339.00 · Save $18.48 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop) United Airlines (out SJO–RDU 1079 / 1407 09:05–18:47, back RDU–SJO 1383 / 1280 06:15–20:39; one connection via Newark out, one connection via Houston back).  Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:34Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): [Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=d7ad075c-4f6c-4e86-aa57-62c6d01c7eab&depart=2027-01-26&return=2027-02-02&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1079%2C1407&dep=09%3A05&arr=18%3A47&stops=1&ret_airline=United+Airlines&ret_airline_code=UA&ret_flights=1535%2C1535%2C1280&ret_dep=10%3A28&ret_arr=20%3A39&ret_stops=2&axel=32052&airline_price=33900) · Airline $339.00 · Save $18.48 · [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops) United Airlines (out SJO–RDU 1079 / 1407 09:05–18:47, back RDU–SJO 1535 / 1535 / 1280 10:28–20:39; one connection via Newark out, 2 connections via Dulles and Houston back).  Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:34Z.

## How we checked San Jose to Raleigh/Durham prices

On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from SJO to RDU for one adult in economy: 4 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤13h out / ≤13h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.


Airports covered: SJO → RDU. Each example names its actual airports.

[See flights for your dates and travelers](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/step/departure)

## More San Jose to Raleigh/Durham fares: other dates and travelers

[Flights by travel date](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/choose/sjo-rdu)

### SJO–RDU · 2026-11-22 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

- [Axel-exclusive $199.39](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=ba9b5918-d10f-4afc-85f8-3b2cbcebaa31&depart=2026-11-22&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1589%2C2498&dep=12%3A35&arr=21%3A59&stops=1&axel=19939&airline_price=21000) · United Airlines 1589 / 2498 · 12:35–21:59 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 8h 24m.   Airline fare: $210. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-22-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $199.39](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=f2097ae5-8146-4cc6-ab1d-3a03cc20288a&depart=2026-11-22&adults=1&airline=Delta+Air+Lines&airline_code=DL&flights=1756%2C2634&dep=14%3A37&arr=08%3A52%2B1&stops=1&axel=19939&airline_price=21000) · Delta Air Lines 1756 / 2634 · 14:37–08:52 (November 23, 2026) local · 1 stop (ATL) · 17h 15m.   Airline fare: $210. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-22-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $606.10](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=967a56ec-f417-49f3-acac-759e41c1a257&depart=2026-11-22&adults=1&airline=Copa+Airlines&airline_code=CM&flights=465%2C466&dep=05%3A37&arr=13%3A27&stops=1&axel=60610&airline_price=63800) · Copa Airlines 465 / 466 · 05:37–13:27 local · 1 stop (PTY) · 6h 50m.   Airline fare: $638. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/november-22-2026/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

Checked November 6, 2026 at 02:27 AM UTC

### SJO–RDU · 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $421.63](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-22-2026/return/december-29-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · American Airlines 318 / 2822 / 1906 · 15:37–08:32 (December 23, 2026) local · 2 stops (MIA, CLT) · 15h 55m.   Airline fare: $445.

- [Axel-exclusive $522.50](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-22-2026/return/december-29-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · American Airlines 318 / 1566 · 15:37–23:59 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 7h 22m.   Airline fare: $550.

- [Axel-exclusive $579.89](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-22-2026/return/december-29-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 1589 / 2498 · 12:35–22:15 local · 1 stop (IAH) · 8h 40m.   Airline fare: $613.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC

### SJO–RDU · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $620.28](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 1560 / 2792 · 13:55–23:50 local · 1 stop (EWR) · 8h 55m.   Airline fare: $655.

- [Axel-exclusive $663.74](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/december-8-2026/return/december-15-2026/adults/1/cabin/economy) · American Airlines 318 / 1566 · 15:54–00:23 (December 9, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 7h 29m.   Airline fare: $702.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC

### SJO–RDU · 2027-01-02 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

- [Axel-exclusive $768.28](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=db34a5e6-9ffa-4d70-9ac3-2a81c31a3cc6&depart=2027-01-02&adults=1&airline=Frontier+Airlines&airline_code=F9&flights=34%2C1040&dep=13%3A56&arr=10%3A12%2B1&stops=1&axel=76828&airline_price=81300) · Frontier Airlines 34 / 1040 · 13:56–10:12 (January 3, 2027) local · 1 stop (MCO) · 19h 16m.   Airline fare: $813. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-2-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

- [Axel-exclusive $923.29](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=b7f90e26-1f04-4262-b7b7-8d35fcb87173&depart=2027-01-02&adults=1&airline=United+Airlines&airline_code=UA&flights=1172%2C243%2C2091&dep=01%3A15&arr=17%3A27&stops=2&axel=92329&airline_price=97600) · United Airlines 1172 / 243 / 2091 · 01:15–17:27 local · 2 stops (IAH, ORD) · 15h 12m.   Airline fare: $976. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-2-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/2-stops)

- [Axel-exclusive $1,682.93](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/resume?cabin=economy&from=SJO&to=RDU&obs=8bb02a65-cd5f-494f-97dd-41e16ebdb28d&depart=2027-01-02&adults=1&airline=American+Airlines&airline_code=AA&flights=358%2C1381&dep=14%3A02&arr=22%3A04&stops=1&axel=168293&airline_price=177900) · American Airlines 358 / 1381 · 14:02–22:04 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 7h 2m.   Airline fare: $1,779. [See flights for these dates](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-2-2027/trip/one-way/adults/1/cabin/economy/stops/1-stop)

Checked November 7, 2026 at 04:13 AM UTC

### SJO–RDU · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · United Airlines 1079 / 1407 · 09:05–18:47 local · 1 stop (EWR) · 8h 42m.   Airline fare: $339.

- [Axel-exclusive $320.52](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-26-2027/return/february-2-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · American Airlines 332 / 2352 · 06:00–16:19 local · 1 stop (MIA) · 9h 19m.   Airline fare: $339.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC

### SJO–RDU · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

- [Axel-exclusive $328.60](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · American Airlines 318 / 3184 / 2073 · 15:56–20:29 (January 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (MIA, CLT) · 27h 33m.   Airline fare: $347.

- [Axel-exclusive $462.62](https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/sjo/to/rdu/depart/january-12-2027/return/january-19-2027/adults/1/cabin/economy) · JetBlue Airways 1794 / 585 · 23:59–10:50 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (JFK) · 9h 51m.   Airline fare: $488.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC

Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.

**Airline ratings:** [United Airlines 6.4/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/united-airlines) · [American Airlines 6.2/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/american-airlines) · [JetBlue 6.3/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/jetblue) · [Delta Air Lines 7.5/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/delta-air-lines) · [Copa Airlines 6.8/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/copa-airlines) · [Frontier Airlines 4.4/10](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines/frontier-airlines). [Every airline rated](https://helloaxel.com/en/airlines).

**Planning:** [When to book Thanksgiving flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/thanksgiving) · [Flying in December: prices, crowds and delays](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/december) · [How far in advance to book flights](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/when-to-book/how-far-in-advance) · [The cheapest days of the week to fly and to book](https://helloaxel.com/en/flights/best-time-to-fly/cheapest-days-of-the-week).

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## Hotels in Raleigh-Durham with Axel

Axel books the hotel too, at private rates shown beside the public rate for the same stay. [Hotels in Raleigh-Durham](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/raleigh-durham) has the best recent deals, and a flight booked with Axel can make the hotel cheaper through the bundle.

Where to stay: [Where to stay in Raleigh-Durham: the 8 best neighborhoods, ranked](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/raleigh-durham) · [Raleigh-Durham hotels where a family of four can share one room](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/raleigh-durham/rooms/family-of-four)

Hotel details in Raleigh-Durham: [Aloft by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/aloft-by-marriott-raleigh-durham-airport-brier-creek-1377690) · [Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/hyatt-house-raleigh-rdu-brier-creek-1062444) · [Staybridge Suites Durham/Chapel Hill by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-durham/staybridge-suites-durham-chapel-hill-by-ihg-1061809) · [All 99 hotels in Raleigh-Durham](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/raleigh-durham/directory/1)

Near RDU: [Courtyard Rayleigh Crabtree Valley](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-north-carolina/courtyard-rayleigh-crabtree-valley-1124004) (Raleigh, North Carolina) · [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh NE - Medical Ctr Area by IHG](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/raleigh-north-carolina/holiday-inn-express-suites-raleigh-ne-medical-ctr-area-by-ih-1296408) (Raleigh)

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