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$341+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$341
(Kiwi.com)

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November

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May

Average price

$710
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 4/273:45 pmILM - SJO
1 stop20h 39mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/101:41 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 9/168:42 pmILM - SJO
2 stops18h 13mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/232:20 pmSJO - ILM
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 11/278:36 pmILM - LIR
2 stops18h 34mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/53:10 pmLIR - ILM
2 stops17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$506
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 9/166:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
mar. 9/231:18 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$669
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dom. 4/63:45 pmILM - LIR
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/132:55 pmLIR - ILM
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 12/16:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop7h 43mDelta
dom. 12/72:10 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,224

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Wilmington

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 4/27

3:45 pm-10:24 am

1 stop20h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/10

1:41 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$341

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 7/9

6:30 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

Liberia

mié. 7/23

1:00 pm-11:16 am

2 stops20h 16m

$506

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 4/27

5:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 5/10

6:03 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$561

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 4/6

3:45 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Liberia

dom. 4/13

2:55 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$677

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 4/10

3:46 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/15

1:20 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$983

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 6/8

5:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

$3,393

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Deals found on 2/20

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington 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 ILM to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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

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 febrero 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Costa Rica?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington 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 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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