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$106+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/119:00 amPIT - SJO
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - PIT
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/308:11 pmPIT - LIR
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/93:23 pmLIR - PIT
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1210:30 amPIT - SJO
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:45 amSJO - PIT
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:00 amPIT - SJO
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:31 pmSJO - PIT
1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/225:00 amPIT - LIR
1 stop10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/283:28 pmLIR - PIT
1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 amPIT - SJO
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - PIT
2 stops17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/119:00 amPIT - SJO
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:45 amSJO - PIT
2 stops14h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/226:15 amPIT - LIR
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/261:21 pmLIR - PIT
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 amPIT - SJO
1 stop29h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/91:30 pmSJO - PIT
1 stop19h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/248:45 amPIT - SJO
1 stop29h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:45 amSJO - PIT
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/308:00 amPIT - SJO
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:58 pmSJO - PIT
2 stops17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$435
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amPIT - LIR
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Fri 1/92:00 pmLIR - PIT
1 stop7h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$450

Find flight deals from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$106
(American Airlines)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Wed 2/25

3:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:31 am-10:39 am

1 stop9h 08m

$244

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Tue 2/24

6:46 am-2:53 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:31 am-10:39 am

1 stop9h 08m

$244

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Thu 1/15

8:06 am-10:30 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

1:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$246

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

5:50 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$257

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Fri 1/30

6:10 am-6:37 pm

2 stops13h 27m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

2:01 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$259

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Wed 2/25

7:03 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Liberia

Wed 3/4

1:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$263

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Wed 2/4

7:04 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops20h 09m

Liberia

Sun 2/8

1:21 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 06m

$268

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Tue 12/30

8:11 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Liberia

Fri 1/9

3:23 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 04m

$296

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Tue 1/27

12:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-7:09 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$298

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Sat 1/17

11:17 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica (average of $223). Flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 PIT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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 December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,179 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Pittsburgh (PIT), located 13.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica.

  • How long is the flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in about 8h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. Pittsburgh and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2120 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $108. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica (average of $223). Flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$272Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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