Costa Rica

$105+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$105
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$602

Good round-trip deal

$830 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Philadelphia to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:12 pmPHL - SJO
1 stop17h 15mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/1212:28 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:00 amPHL - SJO
1 stop6h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:28 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:41 amPHL - SJO
2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/212:10 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:20 amPHL - LIR
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/43:25 pmLIR - PHL
2 stops21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:55 amPHL - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Sun 8/171:08 pmSJO - PHL
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/23$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/149:15 pmPHL - LIR
1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1912:35 pmLIR - PHL
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$501
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:30 amPHL - SJO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 6/171:40 pmSJO - PHL
2 stops17h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:45 pmPHL - SJO
2 stops19h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/207:55 amSJO - PHL
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:30 amPHL - LIR
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Thu 6/191:25 pmLIR - PHL
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$517
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:15 amPHL - SJO
2 stops14h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/218:09 amSJO - PHL
2 stops23h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/24$521
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/155:30 amPHL - LIR
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Thu 7/242:10 pmLIR - PHL
2 stops17h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$556
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:12 pmPHL - LIR
2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/133:40 pmLIR - PHL
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$637

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 6/3

7:12 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/12

12:28 pm-7:48 am

2 stops17h 20m

$284

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

12:28 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$291

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/14

10:41 am-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

2:10 pm-8:57 am

1 stop16h 47m

$341

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Sat 6/14

9:15 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Liberia

Thu 6/19

12:35 pm-7:52 am

1 stop17h 17m

$497

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 8/1

5:55 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/17

1:08 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 19m

$500

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

5:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

1:40 pm-9:15 am

2 stops17h 35m

$503

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 5/12

6:45 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

7:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops23h 50m

$511

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Thu 6/12

6:38 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Liberia

Wed 6/18

1:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 34m

$517

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-6:48 pm

2 stops14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

8:09 am-9:39 am

2 stops23h 30m

$521

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Tue 6/10

4:56 pm-10:00 am

2 stops19h 04m

Liberia

Tue 6/17

1:20 pm-9:39 am

2 stops18h 19m

$525

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Philadelphia to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Philadelphia. Philadelphia (PHL) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Costa Rica one-way?

    $105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Delta, with prices starting from $219 and $233, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$181Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$256Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$348Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$385Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$408Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$512Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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